New App Available in Costa Rica and Central America Helps Anglers Fish Smarter, Not Harder

For Immediate Release February 19, 2020 – The Federacion Costarricense de Pesca (FECOP), the sport fishing advocate in Costa Rica that promotes sport fishing and better marine management through science and education releases a new free fishing App for Central America.
Dra. Marina Marrari a Fecop marine biologist and satellite data expert took on the task of developing the App called PezCA several months in the making. It has near real time updates that on ocean conditions that as Mararri explains, “Helps anglers Fish Smarter, Not Harder.

PezCA is a near real-time satellite data distribution platform for Central America that allows monitoring of oceanographic conditions in the region, while promoting sustainable fishing practices. PezCA includes an application for free on cell phones as well as a web version that allows access to daily updated information, very useful for the fishing sector, as well as for the government, the academic sector, NGOs and the general population.

Use PezCA to view maps of sea temperature distribution, chlorophyll concentration, direction and intensity of currents, thermocline depth, altimetry, and depth of bottom.

Also, access tidal forecasts and moon phases. PezCA allows the online purchase of your sport fishing license in Costa Rica, and provides information on geographical boundaries, fishing areas, current regulations, and biological and fisheries information on the most important species in the region. Download PezCA and stay informed about the most important events in your community through real-time notifications. It can be downloaded free at the Apple Store or Google Play. For more information, visit www.PezCa.org or www.fecop.org