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ALERT: Destructive Practice of Trawling Could Resume in Costa Rica

President Rodrigo Chaves Announces Plans to Resume Trawling Studies in Costa Rica Studies already show that reinstating trawling would wreak havoc on Costa Rica’s fisheries Published by The Tico Times…

Shrimp Trawling Reversal Blocked
Attempt to “bypass” the presidential veto and reactivate trawling in Costa Rica blocked

Victory: Attempted legislative bypass of destructive trawling ban in Costa Rica blocked. Source Delfino.cr   With 12 votes in favor and 31 against, the legislative attempt to “bypass” the presidential…

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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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MarViva Proposes Sustainable Alternatives to Shrimp Trawling in Costa Rica

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…

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FECOP and Larry Dahlberg Team up to Create Jobs for Displaced Workers

Production of artificial fishing lures for displaced shrimp industry workers FECOP and Legendary Fisherman Larry Dahlberg Team up to Help Employ Displaced Shrimp Industry Workers Todd Staley February 7, 2019…