"This is an on-going situation that directly effects the environment of the Dutch Side since currents carry the (confirmed) raw sewage directly into St. Maarten's territory."

"Downstream an increase in sewage indicator algae has occurred. This type of algae can significantly damage coral reefs. There has also been a rise of the algae within the Man of War Shoal Marine Protected Area. This may be the result of a large amount of sewage entering from this particular area in Oyster Pond, said the foundation."

I believe OBBR/Dawn Beach is Dutch territory. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />