A new natural event of great ecological importance began this month at Playa Ostional, Guanacaste, with the arrival of hundreds of olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) for nesting. This arrival, classified as small-scale, will last approximately three to four...
A new phase in decentralized and clean electricity generation is advancing in the Los Santos region, where the Costa Rican company Matelpa, in partnership with the Coopesantos cooperative, is promoting the construction of a photovoltaic solar plant that will...
This past Wednesday, May 14, two birdwatching towers were officially inaugurated: one in Santa MarÃa de Pittier in Coto Brus and the second in Biolley in Buenos Aires. Both are located in the southern part of the country. These...
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 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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
