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Costa Rica sailfish fishing
FECOP launches national campaign, calling on political parties to make clear commitments to the ocean.

In the context of the electoral process that will culminate with the national elections in February 2026, Costa Rica’s sport fishing tourism sector launched the campaign “Yes, We Do Have…

Costa Rica Sport Fishing Industry Pushes 2026 Presidential Candidates

Sport Fishing Industry in Costa Rica Pushes 2026 Presidential Candidates By The Tico Times October 14, 2025 Alberto Font/The Tico Times Leaders from Costa Rica’s tourism and sport fishing industry…

Costa Rica’s Blue Carpet event unites Leaders for Ocean Innovation and Tourism

Published By The Tico Times October 19, 2025 Costa Rica’s FECOP Blue Carpet Event On Friday, the Costa Rican Fishing Federation (FECOP) held the second edition of La Alfombra Azul,…

CASA Central American Sport Fishing Alliance
CASA consolidates strategic alliances at ICAST 2025 to promote sustainable sport fishing in Central America.

The regional organization added key international partners to the industry’s most important event, held in Orlando. Published by Delfin.cr In collaboration with fecop.org   The Central American Sportfishing Alliance (CASA) strengthened its…

Sport Fishing Tourism in Costa Rica
Tourism and Sport Fishing Ignored in Costa Rica’s Blue Economy Roadmap

Costa Rica’s Tourism Sport Fishing sector omitted from “Blue Transformation” Economic Report The systematic omission of the sport fishing tourism sector is not a mere technical oversight; it reveals a…

sailfish in danger in Costa Rica
Sailfish: Eating the Goose that Lays the Golden Eggs

(Translated by Google Translate) Recreational fishing in Costa Rica, which includes sport and tourist fishing, is a great generator of employment and development in our coastal communities, supporting nearly 33…

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…

In Memoriam:  IGFA Representative and Barry M. Fitzpatrick Conservation Awardee, Todd Staley

The IGFA joins the sport fishing community in mourning the recent loss of IGFA Representative and Barry M. Fitzpatrick Conservation Awardee, Todd Staley, a beloved figure in the world of…

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|…