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Leonardo DiCaprio is watching what happens in Costa Rica

Renowned actor Leonardo DiCaprio celebrated on his Twitter account the Costa Rican government's decision to expand the marine territory of Cocos Island. The Hollywood...

In San Jose Costa Rica Artisanal Fishers Demand Action off Coast of Corcovado

In San Jose, artisanal fishers demand action off coast of Corcovado As fish stocks are diminished, so is the livelihood of artisanal fishers. For years,...

U.S. Coast Guard Increases Cooperation with Costa Rica and Regional Partners on Illegal Fishing

The US Coast Guard ship STONE leads Operation Southern Shield, the first patrol dedicated to illegal fishing in Costa Rican waters Today in Golfito, the...

For the Oceans Foundation takes lead for Ocean Conservation for Costa Rica

There is growing international interest in the conservation of the Eastern Tropical Pacific, a vast area of largely thriving but threatened ocean stretching Southwest...

Fishing nations agree better protection for mako shark

North Atlantic fishing nations have pledged to better protect the endangered shortfin mako shark by ending overfishing from 2022 and helping stocks to rebound...

16,000 Dead Sailfish in Costa Rica: Sport Fishermen can help change that

Tuna like Yos Disan’s recent catch are common these days close to shore At the same time the number of sailfish caught and released by...

When Fishing in Costa Rica – Leave the Fish in the Water

The regulations are far from perfect in this country, and way too many billfish die each year as bycatch in commercial operations, but that does not give us the right to not follow the regulations in place. It is not difficult at all to leave them in the water and still get a good hero shot.

Fishing in Costa Rica: Dancing the Jig with Costa Rican Monsters

The volcanic reefs off the coast of Costa Rica remind me of a haunted house. They are dark with all kinds of nooks, crannies,...

Costa Rica takes Gold Medal in PanAm Surf Casting Tournament

Thirty anglers from 5 nations competed over the weekend in the first PanAm surfcasting tournament at Jalova, Costa Rica near the town of Parisimina...

Fishermen, NGOs and government at odds over Cocos Island and 30/30 Plan

A plan is on the drawing board for the expansion of the Cocos Island Marine National Park and meetings for that and the 30/30...
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Gang Riots Erupt in Guatemala Prisons Over Transfer of Leaders

Gang groups rioted on Saturday in several Guatemalan prisons, where they have been protesting since 2025 over the transfer of their leaders to a...

Costa Rica’s SINAC Sounds Alarm on Unauthorized National Park Entries

Officials from Costa Rica's National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) have raised alarms over a spike in unauthorized entries to national parks and other...

China and U.S. Trade Barbs Over Influence in Costa Rica

The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Costa Rica reacted strongly to statements made by the new U.S. ambassador to the country,...

Costa Rica’s Tourism Is Losing Ground to Mexico, Guatemala and Others

The National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) warned that Costa Rica's tourism ended 2025 with a modest 1% increase in international arrivals, a figure that...