Paphos launches four-month coastal pollution monitoring programme
Daily sea patrols will monitor and respond to pollution along the coasts of Paphos and Yeroskipou under a €50,000 programme.
Paphos, Cyprus. Paphos municipality on Monday announced a four-month programme to monitor the sea and respond to pollution along the coasts of Paphos and Yeroskipou.
The programme will deploy daily patrol boats and trained staff to identify and contain marine pollution before it spreads.
Daily patrols
A specialised contractor has been hired to conduct sea patrols seven days a week, operating morning and afternoon shifts.
Patrols will cover waters near beaches and open sea areas. Staff will inspect for oil slicks, sewage and other rubbish floating in the sea.
Response measures
When pollution is identified, the contractor will immediately begin containment and removal work using specialist equipment and waste collection tools.
The contractor will also cooperate with relevant authorities and maintain records and photographs of each incident.
Funding
The programme will cost €50,000 plus VAT. The ports authority will contribute €40,000, while the municipalities of Paphos and Yeroskipou will cover the remaining amount.
Paphos municipality said the initiative is intended to strengthen protection of beaches and the wider marine environment and reduce response times to pollution incidents.
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