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    Costa Rica Promotes Coral Reef Recovery on Tortuga Island

    The coral reefs off Tortuga Island, in the Costa Rican Pacific, are beginning to show signs of recovery thanks to a project led by the National Learning Institute (INA) and the Puntarenas University of State Distance Education (UNED).This initiative,...

    The University of Costa Rica Transforms Communities Through Science and Social Action to Restore Rivers

    The Grecia Campus of the UCR is promoting a comprehensive effort that combines teaching, through the Water Resource Management program, scientific research, social action, and community participation to address the serious deterioration of aquatic ecosystems in the Alajuela canton.Within...

    Poás Volcano Continues Erupting with Light Ash Emissions and Low Seismic Activity

    Poás Volcano continues its eruptive activity this past week, with low-density ash emissions, incandescence during the night, and more stable seismic behavior compared to the past weeks.According to Geoffroy Avard, volcanologist at the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory (OVSICORI), the...

    How Really Wet is the Rainy Season in Costa Rica?

    Costa Rica is known for its lush rainforests, stunning beaches, and incredible biodiversity. However, many travelers wonder just how rainy the rainy season really is. The country experiences a distinct wet season, but the amount of rainfall varies depending...

    Crocodiles Will Be Monitored with Drones to Count Population and their Relationship with Communities in Costa Rican Rivers

    The use of drones for monitoring crocodile populations in Costa Rica represents an important change from traditional methods: nighttime boat trips where researchers had to count crocodiles by shining flashlights into their eyes, a risky and expensive task.However, the...

    Costa Rica Protects the Native Viper Snake so Central America Does Not Run Out of Antidotes

    The Ox-breed Viper, one of the world's largest vipers, is endangered due to habitat loss, illegal harvesting for collecting, and extermination. Researchers study the species in its natural habitat while also conserving the primary tropical rainforest. This knowledge is...

    28 Kilos of Plastic Bottle Caps Recycled in Costa Rica Will Help Create Accessible Beaches

    Thanks to the recycling of plastic bottle caps, a handful of Costa Rican beaches have become tourist destinations friendly to people with disabilities. This is a social and environmental responsibility project promoted by the Costa Rican Accessible Tourism Network,...

    More Than 400 Volcanic Structures Shape Costa Rica: It Was Built on Underwater Volcanoes

    Costa Rica is a country forged by fire. Although only three volcanoes are currently active, there are more than 400 volcanic structures recognized by geologists in the country.Some are active and many are completely extinct, but all reveal the...

    Is It An Act of Courage To Promote Clean Energy Today?

    Fernando Ortuño, founder of the greenenergy® group, considers promoting clean energy as a constant challenge. You may ask why.He argues that it is a challenge because it requires adapting to an evolving market and overcoming traditional barriers. “It also...

    Soils Would Be Key in the Fight Against Climate Change in Costa Rica

    This past March 21st, in celebration of the International Day of Forests, the Institute of Forest Research and Services of the National University (Inisefor-UNA) reaffirmed its commitment to research and knowledge generation for sustainable forest management that enhances the...
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    Three great nights filled with tropical music, Latin flavor, and a family atmosphere will take place this May with...
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