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Costa Rica Circle Hook Fishing
The Circle Hook Revolution

Costa Rica Fishing Conservation – The Circle Hook Revolution   Published for Marlin Magazine By Jan Fogt March 25, 2019 The Beginning In 1998, circle hooks exploded on the American…

Explaining The Costa Rica Tuna Decree

Why is the Costa Rica Tuna Decree so Important? Explaining the Costa Rica Tuna Decree There is nothing like enjoying a fresh yellowfin tuna sushi, sashimi, or even a big…

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Investing In The Blue Economy

Rethinking Our Oceans: Investing In The Blue Economy Our oceans are in the worst state they have ever been. The sea is choked with plastic and heavy metals that are…

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7 Cool Facts About Hammerhead Sharks

7 Things You May Not Know About Hammerhead Sharks Published for SportDiver Magazine By Veronica Brezina March 30, 2017 Hammerhead sharks are known for their unique head shape and wide-set…

Deep Jigging in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Fishing – Deep Jigging Costa Rica Oddities Article from Florida Fishing Weekly “Jigging the depths of Costa Rica’s Golfo Dulce brings returns of grouper, snapper, African pompano…as well…

Costa Rica Sailfish Tagging
Young biologist’s only sailfish trophies are tissue samples

Young Biologist Studies Sailfish in Costa Rica The sailfish popped up in the spread lit up in an iridescent purple hue. This fish was hungry and vigorously slashed the teaser…

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Costa Rica Sailfish Wanted Alive

Why a Costa Rica Sailfish is Worth More Alive than Dead Sailfish do much more than put a smile on the faces of anglers, they have a major impact on…

Why I sometimes hate conservation – or, the ‘dolphin breeding ground’ debacle
Why I sometimes hate conservation – or, the Dolphin Breeding Ground Debacle

Costa Rica’s Dolphin Breeding Ground Debacle dolphins deserve our protection, an ongoing petition regarding a new development is misleading, according to the author Todd Staley This fisherman is about to…

Catching and Tagging Roosterfish by Todd Staley

Catching Roosterfish in a Washing Maching Catching and Tagging Roosterfish with Gray Fish-Tag by Todd Staley I have never enjoyed fishing under pressure. I prefer to fish for fun. There…

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Costa Rica’s Tuna Decree Is Saving Billfish & Dolphin

Costa Rica’s Tuna Decree is Working By Todd Staley In 2014 President Luis Guillermo Solis signed a Tuna Decree prohibiting tuna purse sein operations within 45 miles of the coastline…