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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…

Tuna Time
A Letter to the New Congress of Costa Rica

A Letter to Costa Rica’s New Congress By Todd Staley published for The Tico Times First congratulations on being selected to your new position. You have accepted a difficult and…

10 Tuna Fish Facts – Celebrating World Tuna Day 2022

Celebrating Sustainable Fishing on World Tuna Day 2022 Tuna History, Significance And 10 Tuna Fish Facts You May Not Know About https://news.abplive.com World Tuna Day 2022: Rich in Omega-3, minerals,…

Sailfish Fishing Conservation
FECOP Conservation – Wish List for Costa Rica’s New Government

Sport Fishing and Conservation – A Wish List for Costa Rica’s Incoming Governement Article courtesy The Tico Times I´m in my mid-thirties living in the Caribbean jungle of Costa Rica…

FECOP Noticias Marzo 2022 – En Español

BOLETIN NRO. 4 – FECOP En Acción 1. Operación Pez Vela 2. Premio IGFABarry M. Fitzpatrick 3. Torneo Pescadora y Sailfish Slam 4. FECOP en la Junta Directiva de CANATUR…

FECOP March Newsletter and Project Update

FECOP March Newsletter and Projects Update The Voice of Sport Fishing in Costa Rica 1. Operation Sailfish Update 2. FECOP Joins Canatur 3. Pescadora Women’s Tournament 4. Todd Staley Wins…

Todd Staley Of Costa Rica Wins IGFA Conservation Award

Top IGFA conservation award goes to a Costa Rica citizen and FECOP team member Todd Staley Published by The Tico Times For the first time in its history, the International…

Sailfish in Costa Rica
16,000 Dead Sailfish in Costa Rica: Sport Fishermen can help change that

16,000 Dead Sailfish in Costa Rica: Sport Fishermen can help change that Published by The Tico Times Tuna like Yos Disan’s recent catch are common these days close to shore…