Project Advances to Move Tuna Sein Boats 100 Miles from Coast
A Win for Costa Rica – Tuna Sein Boats pushed 100 Miles from Coast After a battle that has lasted years, FECOP gets closer to the goal of pushing seine…
Costa Rica’s New Tuna Decree Seems to be Working
Costa Rica tuna decree seems to be working Published for the Tico Times Todd Staley June 10, 2019 Tuna are making a comeback in areas of Costa Rica protected from…
Tussling for tuna: Costa Rican fishermen want more access to a local tuna
Published for The Tico Times By Todd Staley Robert Nunes is a commercial fisherman who actively defends his peers in Costa Rica’s commercial fishing industry. He volunteers a lot of…
Billboards Warn of Illegal Fishing in Costa Rica
Three billboards — modeled after the award-winning movie — on the highway to San Jose’s airport: We’re losing our marine resources. By Todd Staley, FECOP Updated: November 8, 2018 Published…
Costa Rica’s Outlook Bright for Anglers
New fisheries director Moises Mug, former director for a sport-fishing advocacy group, understands the importance of the country’s marine resources. By Todd Staley Published for Sport Fishing Magazine Updated: July…
Fishermen Report More Tuna, Dolphin Along Pacific Coast
Fishermen report more tuna, dolphin along Pacific coast Fishermen along Costa Rica’s Pacific coastline are reporting an increase in tuna schools and dolphin pods. (Courtesy of FECOP) Fishermen and tourism…
