Fate of Bigeye Tuna in the Balance
Fate of bigeye tuna in the balance in quota meet Laure Fillon / AFP November 18, 2019 published for The Tico Times A tuna-fishing boat launching speed boats off the…
Two Members of FECOP Appointed to New IGFA Central American and Caribbean Council
Two FECOP members have been chosen as members of the IGFA’s newest Central American and Caribbean Game Fishing Council For Immediate Release – October, 2019 – Two members of FECOP…
World Oceans Day 2019 Kicks Off in Costa Rica
Communities to commemorate World Oceans Day with cleanups, events Published for the Tico Times (Beach Clean up in Quepos Via Marina Pez Vela.) Communities across Costa Rica will commemorate Saturday’s…
Stop Illegal Fishing in Costa Rica
Stop Illegal Fishing in Costa Rica SIGN THE OFFICIAL PETITION BELOW! Read the complete Petition Dear representatives, Presidency of the Republic Legislative Assembly Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock National Institute…
Costa Rica Sailfish – Fishing Species
Costa Rica Sailfish Costa Rica Sailfish information by IGFA From IGFA Fish Database Shaw & Nodder, 1791); ISTIOPHORIDAE FAMILY; also called spindlebeack, bayonetfish An Excerpt from Costa Rica Sailfish…
Official Video – FECOP Costa Rica
About FECOP – (NGO) More than 60,000 direct and indirect jobs, as well as a contribution of 330 million dollars to Costa Rica’s gross domestic product, are among the…
Costa Rica Spinner Dolphins
FECOP Species: Costa Rica Spinner Dolphins The spinner dolphin gets its name from its habit of leaping from the water and spinning rapidly before landing with a splash. Sometimes, individuals…
Science and Fishing – How to Tag a Fish
How to Properly Tag a Fish A simple guide to assist you in your tagging efforts Types of tags Pelagic tag (A series) – Species over 60cm. Great for Tuna, Mackerel,…
Costa Rica’s Outlook Bright for Anglers
Costa Rica Sport Fishing productivity to improve thanks to the efforts of Moises Mug and FECOP Learn more about efforts to reduce bycatch and restore billfish populations Scenes like this…
Costa Rica Fishing Groups Reject Proposed Marine Reserve
Eight sport-fishing associations and two fishing clubs represented by FECOP, the sport-fishing advocacy group in Costa Rica, voted unanimously against the Alvaro Ulgalde Marine Reserve even though its promoters claim…
