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Central American Sportfishing Alliance Expands Drive for Marine Conservation

Tico Times - August 3, 2025

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Illegal Fishing: The Ghost that Haunts Costa Rican Waters

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Costa Rica’s President Signs Sawfish Protection Law

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Peter Gorinsky: Guyana Born Fishing Pioneer, Adventurer Dead at 80

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A Tattoo called him to Costa Rica

Todd Staley -

While fishing at Scott Lake Lodge in Canada, Tom Olivo noticed a roosterfish tattoo on the leg of his guide, Cory Craig. "That fish...

Crocodile Attack Kills Costa Rica Fisherman

The Tico Times -

In a rare event in Costa Rica, a local fisherman was attacked by a crocodile, not once but twice, resulting in his death. The...

Todd Staley Of Costa Rica Wins IGFA Conservation Award

The Tico Times -

For the first time in its history, the International Game Fish Association’s (IGFA) top award for conservation goes to a Costa Rica citizen. Todd...

Roosevelt’s Costa Rica fishing trip to Isla del Coco

The Tico Times -

Did you know that U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt visited Costa Rica's Isla del Coco? Thanks to Larry Chastain we were able to get and digitize...

Fishing Costa Rica: Tie a Ribbon Around the Yellow Sailfish Tree

Todd Staley -

When the hillsides along the Pacific Ocean bloom bright yellow, it is time to go fishing, because that is when you will see the double digit days of sailfish that makes Costa Rica a premier destination for sailfish anglers.

Leonardo DiCaprio is watching what happens in Costa Rica

The Tico Times -

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...

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

The Tico Times -

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

Kyle Hence -

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

AFP -

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