We have just discovered why the Costa Rica sea turtle is going extinct, it is not being trapped in fishing nets, pollution, global warming or tourism development, but local Costa Rican's over harvesting eggs where many are starting to claim, it has becomes an illegal attack against nature. The above photographs [that have been plastered all over the internet], show the destruction and/or … [Read more...]
Costa Rica’s Endangered Species – The Shrimp Fishermen
06/28/2010 by Leave a Comment
If there was a golden opportunity for Costa Rica to capitalize on a need of Gringo's taste buds, and to help stimulate their economy it is now. But unfortunately, for a country that has been one of the heavy weights of ecology, they, have turned their backs on a major eco problem that if not corrected, will have sever consequences. Back in May, 2005 the U.S. had banned Costa Rica Shrimp … [Read more...]
Cutris de San Carlos Gold Mine Looses Appeals Court – Will It Be The Start Of Another Battle?
06/16/2010 by 1 Comment
During Ms. Chinchilla presidential campaign, she had gone on record that she opposed any new open pit mines. This week it appears that she kept her promise by influencing the judges when the appeals courts declined to lift a ban on the open pit gold mine in Cutris de San Carlos. The company, Industrias Infinito S.A., (Costa Rican subsidiary of a Canadian company), cannot keep developing the … [Read more...]
Lionfish Threatens Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast
04/25/2010 by 1 Comment
Back in June, 2009, Costa Rica scientists were ranting and raving how they discovered a new species of Lionfish, and almost a year later they now have second thoughts. As protesters, protested at the Corte Suprema de Justicia on Earth Day, of why Corte Suprema gave a green light to reopen a Gold Mine that threatened water contamination and wildlife, eco-scientists on the Caribbean coast are … [Read more...]
Building a House in Costa Rica – Eco Friendly
04/06/2010 by 14 Comments
If you are considering building or investing in a home in Costa Rica then you will find these articles both useful and informative. When I first began my primer steps, I searched the internet and papers and bulletins for information to give me direction and was not able to find any unbiased or truth or experienced information. So as an experienced contractor of 30 years in Canada, USA, and … [Read more...]
Costa Rica’s Caldera Highway Work Is Stopped by Environmental Panel
09/27/2009 by Leave a Comment
After many years it looked like the San Jose – Caldera new highway was going on schedule and be completed in February 2010. This much-awaited Autopista del Sol (The autopista, a concession highway where users pay a toll) that will dramatically cut travel time from the Central Valley to the central Pacific beaches. Since May, 2009, year Costa Ricans have experience delays, traffic chaos, and toll … [Read more...]
World Green Building Council and Costa Rica Join
09/15/2009 by Leave a Comment
Liberia, Costa Rica, September 02, 2009 -- PR web)-- The Costa Rica chapter of the Green Building was notified of induction into the World Green Building Council. Environmental sustainability in Costa Rica is a major social concern as the country covers 0.01% of the world's land surface yet contains over 5% of the world's biodiversity. In 2007, officials of the Costa Rican government stated … [Read more...]
Vessel Monitoring System Mandate in Costa Rican Waters
09/08/2009 by Leave a Comment
TBF succeeds in push of Vessel Monitoring System mandate in Costa Rican waters. The Billfish Foundation continues building strong relations on fisheries conservation SAN JOSE, Costa Rica and FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., USA (September 7, 2009) -- New regulations enacted by INCOPESCA, the Costa Rican fisheries agency, will require electronic vessel monitoring systems (VMS) on all commercial vessels … [Read more...]
Costa Rica’s Coronado – Wellness, Development, Airport
08/12/2009 by 1 Comment
Not to be confused with the mountainous region north of San Jose, about half way between the Pacific side cities of Uvita (South of the Dominical) and Puerto Cortes, lies the growth-targeted natural wonderland of another, Coronado. While tourist and retirees were flocking to Costa Rica's northern Pacific Coast which has been perceived as the country's first hot spot, further South (about 240 … [Read more...]
Costa Rica Catch, Tag and Release Certifications
07/06/2009 by 2 Comments
The Billfish Foundation (TBF) is proud of its signature Tag & Release program now in its 20th year, and has added a new and striking “billfish release” certificate for anglers worldwide wanting to document that special fishing moment. The certificate highlights the angler’s name, the date and number of billfish species (marlin, sailfish, swordfish) released, the location, captain and … [Read more...]
New Species of Lion Fish and Dink Frog Discovered in Costa Rica
06/05/2009 by Leave a Comment
Scientists from the University of Costa Rica's Science and Limnology Center (CIMAR) on Tuesday announced the discovery of two species of lion fish present off Punta Uva on the southern Caribbean coast. After an analysis of a school of the fish in the zone, researchers discovered two different types of lion fish: Pterois volitans (Red lionfish) and Pterois miles (Devil firefish), according to … [Read more...]
Gillnets and Shrimp Trawlers Rape of Golfo Dulce
06/02/2009 by Leave a Comment
It is common knowledge that Shrimp Fishing and Gill-Netters in the Golfo Dulce area are depleting and raping the natural habitat of the endangered and protected sea turtles and other marine life, like dolphins, Dorado, Wahoo, and shark. Even with years of outcry from ecology conservation groups, little has been done about it until now ... well, let hope! The main problem with shrimp trawlers … [Read more...]
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