Environment

A waterspout was captured on numerous cell phones this Wednesday afternoon in the waters of the Gulf of Nicoya. One of these videos captures the water phenomenon off the coast of Lepanto, a district in the central canton of...

The month of August will begin with wetter-than-normal conditions in much of Costa Rica, due to a temporary interruption in the dog days, according to the forecast from the National Meteorological Institute (IMN)."During the first few days of the...

Beyond national parks and government programs, a growing number of Costa Ricans – small farmers, landowners, and cooperatives – are choosing to let their land grow wild again. Through this they are redefining conservation from the ground up.In the...

The country's Protected Wilderness Areas (ASP) are an excellent opportunity to learn about wildlife, observe their natural behaviors, learn about their role in the ecosystem and their interactions with other species. They also serve as outdoor classrooms for children...

A group of twenty-five Guatuso farmers in Costa Rica have increased knowledge of how to manufacture and apply bio-inputs, with the goal of reducing costs, protecting the environment, and improving the sustainability of their farms and businesses.Sabrina Jiménez, a...

Globally, only 1% of jobs in the maritime workforce are held by women. This gap reflects the barriers many women face in accessing roles in maritime-related activities, such as a lack of technical training, limited access to technology, and...

In a context marked by challenges such as biodiversity loss, insecurity, the advancing climate emergency, and transformations in tourism business models, the Planet, People, Peace – P3 International Conference has brought together not only national and international experts, but...

Rubyglow, a pineapple grown in Buenos Aires, Puntarenas, was recognized as Best Food Innovation at the World Food Innovation Awards 2025, organized by FoodBev Media.The World Food Innovation Awards celebrate the most outstanding advancements in the food and beverage...

Have you heard or read about the Axial Seamount? The Axial is an underwater volcano located approximately 480 kilometers (300 miles) off the coast of Oregon, United States, making it the most active underwater volcano in the northeastern Pacific...

Sea turtles are ancient creatures that have inhabited our oceans for more than 100 million years. These guardians of the sea need protected coasts, calm beaches, and healthy ecosystems to nest and survive.The climate crisis is threatening the survival...