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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
