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Pez vela: comiéndonos la gallina de los huevos de oro

La pesca recreativa en Costa Rica, que incluye pesca deportiva y turística, es un gran generador de empleo y desarrollo en nuestras comunidades costeras, sosteniendo cerca de 33 mil empleos…

Immersed in Action Event
FECOP Promotes the Blue Economy with the Women’s Nautical School in Costa Rica

Women’s Nautical School a Highlight of “Immersed in Change” Event Focusing on The  Blue Economy San Jose, Costa Rica June 7-8, San Jose Costa Rica FECOP is proud to highlight…

dozens of dead sailfish found in Costa Rica
Dozens of Sailfish and Marlin Found Dead in the Waters of Golfo Dulce As a Consequence of Illegal Fishing

The Southern Zone Sport Fishing Council revealed that dozens of sailfish and marlin were found dead in Golfo Dulce waters. Members of the Council denounce that these deaths are evidence…

Escuela Náutica Femenina abre matricula para programa de formación en pesca turística en Flamingo

Curso tiene cupo limitado de 15 cupos y la inscripción se debe completar antes del 15 de mayo. La Escuela Náutica Femenina anunció la apertura de matrícula para su programa…

FECOP’s First Annual Blue Carpet Event Highlights The Benefits of Fishing Tourism in Costa Rica

A tribute to innovation, sustainability and commitment to the development of fishing tourism in Costa Rica “The Blue Carpet, A Night of Premieres” Courtesy/La Republica Costa Rica Editorial La República|…

Éxito rotundo en la primera edición de “La Alfombra Azul, Una noche de Estrenos”

Una de las iniciativas destacadas de la noche fue presentada por Junior Achievement, quien resaltó su compromiso de más de 34 años en la educación de jóvenes en emprendimiento, empleabilidad…

Could the Latest NASA Sat Data be the Ticket to Catching More Sailfish and Marlin in Costa Rica?

FECOP’s free fishing app PezCA could give pro anglers the edge in competitive sport fishing in Central America By Bob Smith published for www.pelagic.zone The only constant in life is…

Master Kayak Fishing Tournament Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s Largest Catch and Release Kayak Fishing Tournament Draws Eighty Plus Anglers to Isla Venado

Making a Big Splash: Kayak Master Tournament on Isla Venado draws 80 anglers to enjoy catch and release fishing via kayak Puntarenas, April 14 (elmundo.cr) – This weekend, Isla Venado…

FECOP Uses NASA Tech to Help Coastal Communities Keep Fisheries Safe

Helping Coastal Communities Keep Fisheries Safe Dr. Marina Marrari Featured on Nasa’s Website as an  Early Adopter of  PACE technology to monitor ocean health Pictured – The paisley pattern of…

Dead Sailfish from Illegal Fishing in Guatemala
Guatemala Sets The Gold Standard For Sailfish Conservation – Costa Rica Should Do The Same

The consumption, trade and capture of sailfish are explicitly prohibited by law. / Photo: Army Setting the Gold Standard for Sailfish Conservation There is a reason anglers flock to Guatemala…