The PUNTACANA Ecological Foundation (PCEF) launched the Coastal Marine Project for the Punta Cana region in Novemebr 2004. The project attempts to balance the continued growth and development of the region, the long-term health and sustainability of the coastal zone and coral reef, and the needs of local stakeholders.
As the fastest growing destination in the Caribbean and a site of important marine ecosystems, including one of the largest barrier reefs in the Dominican Republic and critical breeding ground for pelagic and reef fish, PCEF is trying to create a model for sustainable coastal development. The Ecological Foundation works with national and international partners in the implementation of this project, including the following areas of action:
Water quality monitoring (residual, potable, and coastal waters)
