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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...

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...

Costa Rican sport fishing group asks for ban on sale of sailfish

The Federacion Costarricense de Pesca (FECOP), presented the case on September 22 to INCOPESCA.

In Costa Rica During A CSI(Criminal Snook) Investigation

On Wednesday September 15th, Costa Rica celebrates it´s 200 birthday. I also have an anniversary that day, 30 years of living full time in...

Costa Ricans Have Eyes on the Ocean and Congress

There are a couple of proposed bills in congress that have been kicked around more than a soccer ball in the National Stadium. One...

When Fishing in Costa Rica – it’s Jacks or better to open

Jack Crevalle are often referred to as head-shakers, bulldogs, thumpers, or the not-so-tactful words chosen by this angler because of the way they fight when hooked.
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Former Costa Rican President Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Faces Trial

Miguel Ángel Rodríguez, who served as Costa Rica’s president from 1998 to 2002, returned to court on today, to face charges in the so-called...

San Jose Airport Achieves Top 5 Global Ranking in Passenger Experience

Juan Santamaría International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica's main gateway managed by AERIS, has earned the prestigious Level 5 Customer Experience certification from...

An Expat’s Life with a Rescue Dog in Costa Rica

For the past 15 months I have been the primary caretaker of a bona fide street dog, a barrio zaguate called Dorothy. My wife...

Major Cocaine Seizure in Costa Rica’s South Highlights Ongoing Cartel Fight

Costa Rican police pulled off a big win against drug traffickers this Sunday, seizing over a ton of cocaine hidden in a tourism minibus...