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Panama Tells China No on Purse Seining

Panama Tells China: No Purse Seining in our Waters – Will Costa Rica Follow Suit Published for Sport Fishing Magazine The Panama government has announced that it will not authorize…

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Billboards Warn of Illegal Fishing in Costa Rica

Three billboards — modeled after the award-winning movie — on the highway to San Jose’s airport: We’re losing our marine resources. By Todd Staley, FECOP Updated: November 8, 2018 Published…

Costa Rica Fishing Species – Yellowfin Tuna

Costa Rica Fish Species Meet the Yellowfin Tuna   One of FECOP’s primary initiatives is to reduce “bycatch” resulting (most often times) from illegal, non-sustainable, tuna fishing operations in Costa…

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Greenstick fishing offers an alternative to longline fishing with virtually no bycatch.

Costa Rica Approves Greenstick Tuna Licenses Greenstick fishing offers an alternative to longline fishing with virtually no bycatch. By Todd Staley Updated: May 22, 2018 Costa Rica Approves Greenstick Tuna…