Caught on Video – This fishing boat caught on video with 1,400 tons of tuna from Costa Rica Waters! This tuna fishing boat has been registered by Global Fishing Watch…

Over 200,000 tourists visit Costa Rica and engage in Sport Fishing every year – Each spending between three and five thousand dollars Learn more about the positive effects of sport…

Costa Rica Sustainable Fishing Check List Help FECOP keep Costa Rica’s fisheries healthy! Ask your fishing lodge or charter if they employ the following sustainable fishing practices. One of our…

Shimp trawling is one of the most destructive fishing methods in use, MarViva suggests alternatives The MarViva Foundation urges the Costa Rican authorities to implement sustainable productive alternatives for the…

Are Cubera Snapper Making a Comeback in Costa Rica? On The Water With Fecop by Todd Staley, published for Coastal Angler Costa Rica Edition The other day I saw something…

The Fish That Turned Me Into a Conservationist By Todd Staley – Communications Director A long, long time ago when I was in my early twenties I lived on the…

How to Properly Tag a Fish A simple guide to assist you in your tagging efforts Types of tags Pelagic tag (A series) – Species over 60cm. Great for Tuna, Mackerel,…