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Central America begins ban to protect lobster

Central American lobster exports generate more than $350 million per year.

U.S. Coast Guard to fight illegal fishing in Central America

The U.S. Coast Guard will increase efforts to fight illegal fishing in Central and South America, the State Department announced. 

Project advances to move tuna sein boats 100 miles from coast

Costa Rica needs to improve on its protection of its valuable tuna resources — not only for the sport fishing fleet they represent, but for the benefit of all national fishermen.

President Carlos Alvarado vetoes Costa Rica’s controversial trawling project

President Carlos Alvarado on Friday announced that he has vetoed a project that would authorize trawl fishing in Costa Rican waters. 

Costa Rican Congress approves controversial trawling law

The new legislation sets in motion the process to resume trawling in Costa Rica, a country that prides itself on its environmental policies.

Opinion: Costa Rica’s dolphin hypocrisy

Capturing dolphins to catch tuna is not responsible fishing, Todd Staley argues.
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US Updates Travel Advisory for Costa Rica Due to Crime Concerns

The U.S. Department of State recently updated its travel advisory for Costa Rica, urging travelers to exercise increased caution due to crime-related concerns. This...

Fishing in Costa Rica Gets U.S. Support for New Initiatives

The tourist fishing sector in Costa Rica will launch a new project this month. Participatory Tourist Fishing is the first initiative in this sector to be...

Panama Urges Trump to Continue US Aid for Migrant Deportations

Panama's president appealed to US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday to maintain the aid Washington gives his central American country for deporting US-bound migrants....