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In Costa Rica it’s the law: Leave Billfish in the Water

It is that time of the year again. The ocean from the Golfo Nicoya to the Panama border will get flat calm. Many of...

FECOP Shows How VR Helps Fight Illegal Fishing in Costa Rica

Officials from the Public Ministry, judges, prosecutors, Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ), the National Coast Guard (SNG), and INCOPESCA received a specialized course on illegal...

Costa Rican earns top angler in international tournament

Anglers from Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, the United States and Costa Rica competed in the 38th International Sailfish and Marlin tournament.

Costa Rica rolls out the welcome mat to the yachting world

One of the most spectacular ways to see Costa Rica is from the water.

Illegal fishing kills Costa Rica marine life and tourism in Golfo Dulce and Southern Zone

Eco-tourism and sport-fishing tourism are both being threatened by illegal commercial fishing practices in Costa Rica.

Top Fishing App Helps Costa Rica Anglers

PezCA has near-real-time updates on ocean conditions that helps anglers fish smarter, not harder.

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.

Costa Rica fishing group donates food baskets coastal communities

FECOP, the country’s national sport-fishing federation, has stepped up to help during the coronavirus pandemic.

Top App Helps Costa Rica Anglers

PezCA has near-real-time updates on ocean conditions that helps anglers fish smarter, not harder.
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Costa Rica Tourism Falls for a Second Month as US Arrivals Drop

Costa Rica tourist arrivals fell 2.4% in September, the second monthly drop, as US visitors slipped 3.3% and Liberia grew 11.8%.

Costa Rica Searches Guácimo Farm for the Bodies of 10 Missing People

Investigators searched seven homes on a Guácimo farm linked to the Coco Guácimo network after tips that at least 10 missing people may be buried there.

ATP Proposes $350 Million Player Compensation Plan and Major Ranking Changes

The ATP has unveiled plans to increase annual player compensation to approximately $350 million by 2028, alongside major changes to the men's professional tennis...

El Niño Peak Expected in December With Record-Warm Pacific Waters, WMO Warns

El Niño has not peaked yet. The WMO expects it to keep strengthening until around December as Pacific waters head for record heat.