FECOP

Fighting Illegal Fishing in Costa Rica With Virtual Reality

By Ileana Fernandez FECOP organized a training course for approximately thirty officials using virtual reality technologies. The main objective was to raise awareness and training personnel on applying the Fisheries…

Costa Rica Takes a Step Forward in Protecting Sailfish

Good News – Government excludes sailfish from basic food basket “Canasta Basica” The Costa Rican Fishing Federation (FECOP), the National Chamber of Tourism (Canatur), the Costa Rica Tourist Marina Concessionaires…

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…