The US Environmental Protection Agency and the United Nations Environmental Program are sponsoring the visit of the Ocean Survey Vessel (OSV) Peter W. Anderson to southeastern coastal waters. For a photo of the ship, see http://www.epa.gov/OWOW/coastal/Anderson/Anderson.html The Anderson is fitted with over-the-side sampling equipment for monitoring water quality. It will survey the coastal waters in Santo Domingo and along the southeastern coast up to San Pedro de Macorís. Scientists on board the ship will prepare a diagnosis of the problems and guide for environmental studies for the coastal waters. 22 Dominican and foreign experts will participate in the study for which 15 stations have been set up. These include 10 experts from the US Environmental Protection Agency, five from the Ministry of Environment, four from the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, two from the DR Navy and one from the United Nations Environmental Program. In Santo Domingo six stations will be set up: one at the Ozama river mouth, three in Guibia, one in front of Metaldom, another near the Haina river mouth, another facing the National Aquarium and another in front of the Las Americas International Airport. Other stations are in the Bay of Andres, Boca Chica where the waters in front of the sugar mill area will be monitored, as well as those in front of the Santo Domingo Yacht Club, the coral reef in front of Boca Chica beach, the Boca Chica beach lagoon, and the eastern part of the bay. Other stations are scheduled for the province of San Pedro de Macorís where the waters of Playa Caribe, Juan Dolio, La Esperanza and Marota, as well as the proximity of the Higuamo river mouth will be evaluated. The visit of the Anderson is part of the Caribbean Environmental Program sponsored by the United Nations. (12 October 2000)
