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Costa Rica’s Culebra Reef Project Restores Coral Ecosystems

Ileana Fernandez - December 7, 2024

Seashell Crisis in Costa Rica Puts Coasts at the Risk of Erosion

Environment and Wildlife

Costa Rica Faces Continued Flooding as Cold Front Persists

Environment and Wildlife

Meet the Anhinga: A Unique Wetland Bird Found in Costa Rica

Environment and Wildlife

The Secret Sounds of Costa Rica’s Wildlife

Vincent Losasso -

My work with camera traps is a combination of science and art. Ecology is the study of the relationship between living organisms and their...

Coffee

Shade Grown Coffee Thrives in Costa Rica’s Low Altitude Regions

Tico Times -

For over eight years, Tropical Forestry Professor Victor Hugo Morales has spearheaded a groundbreaking research project exploring the cultivation of Arabica coffee in Costa...

Environment and Wildlife

COP29 Highlights Costa Rica’s Role in Climate-Resilient Tourism

Tico Times -

Costa Rica continues to lead the charge in sustainable tourism by championing the Baku Declaration on Climate Action, unveiled on November 20 at the...

Environment and Wildlife

Why Water Apples Are a Must-Try Fruit in Costa Rica

Vincent Losasso -

Part of the fun of moving from a temperate climate to the tropics is the discovery of new fruits. During my first year in...

Environment and Wildlife

Costa Rica Fights Coral Bleaching with Pioneering Restoration Efforts

Tico Times -

Coral reefs, often called the rainforests of the sea, are critical to the health of our planet, supporting over one-quarter of all marine species....

Environment and Wildlife

Global Survey Highlights Costa Rica’s Vulnerability to Extreme Weather Events

Tico Times -

According to the Global Climate Action Survey 2024, conducted by Gensler, Costa Rica is among the countries most severely impacted by extreme weather events...