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    6.6 Earthquake strikes Southern Costa Rica June 3 2012

    At 6:45 PM, June 3, 2012 a 5.3 earthquake struck 21 km southwest of PUERTO LA PLAYA in Golfito, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. No damage has been reported as yet. The Costa Rica News (TCRN) will update this report as...

    Costa Rica Projects Promote Carbon Neutrality

    In order to get Costa Ricans to achieve a significant reduction in their carbon emissions, two programs were presented last Thursday which seek to compensate for the environmental damages caused by these emissions.On of these programs is Think Blue,...

    Honduras and Costa Rica Propose Protections for Hammerheads

    Fish News EU - The governments of Honduras and Costa Rica have today proposed protections for scalloped hammerhead sharks under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).According to the Pew Environment Group, who...

    Recycling in Costa Rica

    Costa Rica, known for its biodiversity, national parks, and thriving eco-tourism, has a severe municipal solid waste management (MSWM) problem that threatens the health of local communities, destroying a fragile ecosystem whose well-being is of critical to those who...

    The Danger of Climate Change Denial

    As a climate scientist, I have seen my integrity perniciously attacked, politicians have demanded I be fired from my job, and I’ve been subject to congressional and criminal investigations. I’ve even had death threats made against me. And why?...

    80 Costa Rican Beaches Received Ecological Blue Flag

    A total of 80 beaches from all over the country received the ecological blue flag award during the 16th ceremony of the Ecological Blue Flag Program (PBAE), which took place last March 28th at the Double Tree Hotel in...

    How Bad are Plastic Water Bottles for Your Health, Really?

    In 2008, Americans drank nearly 9 billion gallons of bottled water, which is second only to soft drinks as the largest beverage type in the U.S. market, according to the Beverage Marketing Corporation.Its popularity has been growing strong since...

    Ostional Wildlife Refuge: Experience the Turtle Hatchings

    Are there any turtles? That is the question on everybody’s mind before visiting the Ostional Wildlife Refuge in Guanacaste Costa Rica. Olive Ridley Turtles nest both alone and in arribadas. A turtle nesting alone can be seen almost any...

    Sloth Sanctuary Thrives in Costa Rica

    Just off the coast of Costa Rica's picturesque Caribbean sea and nestled in the Cahuita National Park lies an animal sanctuary dedicated to protecting the much-maligned sloth.The site is a popular attraction for swarms of tourists keen to catch...

    Sloth Photobombs Students in Woodlands of Costa Rica

    This critter was ready for its closeup!A sloth with impeccable timing poked its head directly in front of a camera lens as the device snapped an image, creating what may be the world's cutest "photobomb.""Photobomb" is the word used...
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    Bird Watching Tourism in Costa Rica: A Paradise for Avian Enthusiasts

    Costa Rica is a world-renowned destination for bird watching, attracting thousands of ecotourists each year with its stunning biodiversity....
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