Environment
Lomas Barbudal Biological Reserve, Costa Rica’s “Insect Park”
Known as the Insect Park, due to its immense variety of insects that can be found; more than 240 species of bees and 60 species of moths have been classified in the vicinity of the park. It was created on March 5, 1986, with an area of 2,645.71 ha
Environment
Enhancing our Biological Wealth, Palo Verde National Park
Located along the banks of the Tempisque River, Palo Verde National Park is one of the best places in Costa Rica to appreciate the diversity of fauna in the area
Environment
Carara National Park, Unique and Fascinating
Carara is located in the transitional zone between the dry and humid forests of the Pacific region. It can be said that no other wilderness area in the country protects the plant and animal resources present in said bioclimatic region
Environment
“Mega Marathon: Cleaning the Beaches” will take place this Weekend in Costa Rica
On the “International Volunteer Day”, which is celebrated December 5th, various private organizations will carry out the campaign “Mega marathon cleaning the beaches”. The initiative consists of a group of volunteers cleaning beaches in different parts of the country.In...
Environment
Spotted Dolphin and Humpback Whale Sightings Highlight the Beauty of the Guanacaste Conservation Area
In order to generate and disseminate reliable scientific information on the state of conservation of the country's biodiversity and its trends, especially in protected areas, for several years the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) has been working to...
Environment
“Water Law in Costa Rica”, Crime or Sin of Omission
“I have been listening lately, with great attention, to the opinion of different experts on the water issue of our beloved country. Today I listen with more force and vehemence, due to the legislative proposal to enact a new...
TCRN
“Bees” will have their own Law in Costa Rica
This week the National Assembly deputies approved the law that recognizes the contributions of “bees” in the environmental, social and economic development of Costa Rica
Environment
Tico Social Organization invest ¢ 416.5 million in the Purchase of Land to Guarantee Water Supply for their Communities
Through its Program for the Protection of Water Resources, Coopesantos has invested ¢ 416.5 million in the purchase of land to guarantee water supply to more than 33,000 residents of the cantons of León Cortes, Dota, Tarrazú, Acosta, Aserrí,...
Environment
Campaign seeks to eradicate single-use Plastic Bottles in the Costa Rican Tourism Sector
The “Costa Rica Plastic Free” campaign launched in partnership between the Preserve Planet Organization and the WILDTours Costa Rica Company, aims to eradicate single-use plastic bottles in the tourism industry.This initiative is committed to sustainability as a way to...
Environment
Hammerhead Shark in Costa Rican Waters Awakens Alarm Due to Possible Population Reduction
Costa Rica's Pacific hammerhead shark populations could be in a delicate situation, according to recent data from the Costa Rican Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Incopesca).The information shows that, between 2017 and 2019, the number of hammerhead sharks landed...
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Study Indicates that Brain Imaging Holds Clues to Rate of Memory Loss
A brain MRI (an artificially colored image) can detail the risk of memory loss and other cognitive difficulties, according...