A diagnostic study done by Cuban and Spanish consultants to the Tourism Ministry (SECTUR) has found significant erosion in key beaches of the North Coast, namely Sos?a and Cabarete. The preliminary study done by the firms CADIC and CESIGMA says that the beaches from R?o San Juan to the western edge of Cabarete is experiencing serious erosion, particularly in the western portion of Cabarete. The situation in Sos?a is not as bad but needs attention. The consultants say that the causes are both natural and man-made, included the extraction of materials from the beach for construction purposes. They recommend both engineering solutions and regulatory changes in order to address the erosion detected and keep it from recurring.
