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Deputy files denuncia against Incopesca’s attempt to enable live bait fishing in Costa Rica’s Golfo Dulce

Kattia Cambronero Aguiluz reported that Incopesca intends to carry out an investigation with 40 longline vessels in Golfito. By Alonso Martinez Published by https://delfino.cr/ Translated by Google (see original) The…

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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…

Fighting Illegal Fishing in Costa Rica With Virtual Reality

By Ileana Fernandez FECOP organized a training course for approximately thirty officials using virtual reality technologies. The main objective was to raise awareness and training personnel on applying the Fisheries…

A Thank You Letter to Congress for Passing the Tuna Reform Bill

Thank you to Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly for passing the tuna reform bill Thank you… For choosing our oceans, dolphins, national fishermen and future generations over the particular interests of…

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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…

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Costa Ricans Have Eyes on the Ocean and Congress

Double Jeopardy – Tuna reform and shrimp trawling bills could ease pressure on Costa Rica’s marine ecosystems –  but what will congress do? There are a couple of proposed bills…

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Illegal fishing kills Costa Rica marine life and tourism in Golfo Dulce and Southern Zone

Illegal fishing practices in places like Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula threaten marine life and tourism From The Tico Times Costa Rica The Osa Peninsula has always been considered the “wild…

Protección de delfines se atrasa por retiro de proyectos del atún

Protección de delfines se atrasa por retiro de proyectos del atún de la corriente legislativa Cada día que pasa sin que se ordene el uso del recurso atunero del país,…

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Costa Rica Boosts Plan to Track Vessels, Combat Illegal Fishing

The Fight Against Illegal Fishing in Costa Rica Goes High Tech and High Altitude By providing satellite data on its fleets, Costa Rica is the latest country in Latin America…

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Yellowfin tuna: Costa Rica’s blood diamond

Yellowfin tuna: Costa Rica’s blood diamond By Todd Staley for the Tico Times August 2, 2012 The money generated by allowing foreign-flagged tuna-purse-seine boats to work in Costa Rican waters…