A collaboration between the Costa Rican Federation of Tourist Fishing (FECOP) and the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust (BTT) aims to position Costa Rica as a global leader in tarpon conservation. This iconic species is vital to the Costa Rican Caribbean, especially in Barra del Colorado, where it supports local communities […]
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The COVID-19 and Ebola epidemics highlighted the damage humans can suffer when interfering with wildlife. Experts and activists are urging the world to learn from these experiences at the COP16 biodiversity conference currently taking place in Colombia. “Deforestation, intensive agriculture, wildlife trade, and exploitation are the main drivers of biodiversity […]
If you’ve spent any time following today’s political discourse, you’ve probably heard the phrase “Trump is a Nazi” more times than you can count. It’s the rallying cry of a Democratic party that’s struggling to connect with the concerns of everyday Americans. The truth is, labeling half the country as […]
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The Costa Rican Promoter of Innovation and Research (PCII) and the Fidélitas University have signed a significant agreement to establish reciprocal cooperation that promotes innovation and entrepreneurship in STEM areas (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). This agreement, which is valid for four years, aims primarily to promote and carry out […]
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The Costa Rican Federation of Tourist Fishing (FECOP) and the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust (BTT) are leading efforts to promote tarpon conservation in the northern Caribbean of Costa Rica. During a working tour, informative talks and enriching exchanges of knowledge took place with local tourist fishermen to address the critical […]