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sailfish and marlin tagging map
Sailfish and Blue Marlin Tag Data Maps and Infographics

Facts, Sources and Infographics Link to full PDF in English and Español Blue Marlin (Makaira nigricans) Current all tackle record: 1376 lbs (624.14 kg) (IFGA) What is their average size…

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Medio ambiente en Costa Rica: Un paso hacia adelante, dos pasos hacia atrás en la gestión de los océanos

Un paso hacia adelante, dos pasos hacia atrás en la gestión de los océanos Por Todd Staley 7 de octubre de 2022 Justo cuando pensamos que tal vez las cosas…

Sailfish in Danger
Costa Rica’s Sailfish Populations Are Once Again Facing Immediate Danger

Costa Rica Environment: 1 Step Forward, 2 Steps Back in Ocean Management Help keep Sailfish OUT of the “Canasta Basica” Published by The Tico Times By Todd Staley October 7,…

Costa Rica's congress approves tuna reform bill
La Federación Costarricense de Pesca Agradece a la Asamblea Legislativa

Por escoger nuestros océanos, delfines, pescadores nacionales y generaciones futuras por sobre los intereses particulares de ciertos grupos, limitando a las embarcaciones de pesca de atún con cerco más allá…

A Thank You Letter to Congress for Passing the Tuna Reform Bill

Thank you to Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly for passing the tuna reform bill Thank you… For choosing our oceans, dolphins, national fishermen and future generations over the particular interests of…

The Sailfish Lobby in Costa Rica

FECOP is lobbying the Costa Rican government to ban the commercial sale of Pacific sailfish like this one. Published for Marlin Magazine An important special-interest organization presses for no-sale status…

Sailfish Conservation in Costa Rica
How Long Does It Take a Billfish to Recover After It’s Caught and Released?

What impact does sport fishing have on billfish? A new study provides the most complete picture to date of how marlin and sailfish respond to being caught and released by…

yellowfin tuna in costa rica
Costa Rica Finally Passes Tuna Reform Law

After three years of being bounced around between two sets of representatives from congress, the Tuna reform law finally became law. There are two parts of the law which are…

Asamblea aprueba ley que amplía zona costera de exclusión de pesca industrial de atún a 80 millas de la costa

Federación Costarricense de Pesca (FECOP) agradece a la Asamblea Legislativa la aprobación del proyecto de ley sobre riqueza atunera San José, 12 de agosto del 2022 La Federación Costarricense de…

Costa Rica Celebrates World Oceans Day 2022

Costa Rica Celebrates World Oceans Day 2022 Revitalization: collective action for the ocean The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. It is our life source, supporting humanity’s sustenance and…