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El Niño Causes Massive Coral Die-Off at Costa Rica’s Isla del Caño

Tico Times - November 27, 2025

Costa Rica Jaguar Caught on Camera Trap in Guanacaste Forest

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Viral Video Shows Chimpanzee Smoking at Chinese Zoo

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Moderate Quake Off Puntarenas Coast Shakes Central Costa Rica

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Costa Rica Shaken by a Quake with No Injuries Reported

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A strong earthquake struck near Quepos late last night, sending tremors across parts of our country and even into our neighbor Panama. The quake,...

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Scientists Identify New Salamander in Costa Rica’s Highest Peak Ecosystem

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Scientists have identified a new salamander species in the remote páramo of Chirripó National Park, highlighting our country's rich biodiversity and the pressing challenges...

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Venezuela Sloth Rescue Exposes Wildlife Electrocution Crisis

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Rescuers in Venezuela recently saved a sloth trapped on electrical lines, a scene that played out on social media and drew attention to a...

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What Camera Traps Miss Chasing Jaguars in Costa Rica

Vincent Losasso -

Five years ago, I began my journey using camera traps in wildlife monitoring projects in Costa Rica. A few years after that I began...

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Costa Rica’s Blue Carpet event unites Leaders for Ocean Innovation and Tourism

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On Friday, the Costa Rican Fishing Federation (FECOP) held the second edition of La Alfombra Azul, an event created to celebrate innovation, science, and...

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Costa Rica’s Rincón de la Vieja Volcano Experiences Moderate Eruption

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Guanacaste residents woke up to activity from Rincón de la Vieja volcano yesterday morning. The volcano produced a moderate phreatic eruption at 6:08 a.m....

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Costa Rica Faces Calls to Strengthen Shark Protection Enforcement

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Costa Rica faces growing pressure from environmental experts and lawyers to tighten enforcement of laws protecting endangered sharks. Recent court rulings have highlighted gaps...

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Costa Rica Sport Fishing Industry Pushes 2026 Presidential Candidates

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Leaders from Costa Rica’s tourism and sport fishing industry gathered last week to push for stronger marine policies, pressing presidential hopefuls to commit to...

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Costa Rica Pesticide Use Harms Soil Life, UNA Study Finds

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Costa Rica is one of the countries that uses the most agrochemicals, which has a series of negative repercussions in various areas. A recent...

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New Poison Dart Frog Species Discovered in Peru’s Amazon

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Peruvian researchers have identified a new poison dart frog in the Amazon rainforest, adding to the region's rich array of wildlife. The tiny creature,...