The Waste Reaching the Pacific Highlights an Environmental Challenge for Guacalillo
The accumulation of waste at Guacalillo Beach, in the canton of Garabito, has once again drawn attention to one of Costa Rica’s longstanding environmental challenges: pollution carried from inland areas through rivers until it eventually reaches the ocean. A report published by The Tico Times on August 16, 2026, documented the current situation at the […]
Wildlife Monitoring Reveals Rich Biodiversity at Reserva Conchal
A wildlife monitoring program carried out at Reserva Conchal in Guanacaste recorded a total of 79 wildlife species in 2025, providing new information about the biodiversity that remains within this coastal landscape. The results are included in FIFCO’s 2025 Integrated Report, which states that monitoring was conducted using camera traps installed in forested areas and […]
Poás Volcano Remains Under Close Watch as Seismic and Acoustic Activity Continues
Poás Volcano remains under scientific observation as specialists monitor changes in its internal activity. The Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica of the National University (OVSICORI-UNA) uses a combination of instruments to track seismic, acoustic, volcanic, geochemical, and deformation-related signals. Monitoring is particularly important at Poás, one of Costa Rica’s best-known active volcanoes and […]
A Golden Coral from the Deep Pacific Reveals a Completely New Branch of the Tree of Life
The deep waters of the Pacific Ocean off Costa Rica continue to reveal species that have remained largely beyond the reach of science. The latest discovery is particularly remarkable: researchers identified a coral so different from previously known groups that they had to establish not only a new species and genus, but also an entirely […]
A Rare Marine Partnership Surprises Researchers on the Osa Coast
A rare observation made on the Osa Peninsula has provided scientists with an unusual glimpse into the relationship between two marine species. Researchers observed an olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) coming ashore to nest while carrying a common remora (Remora remora) attached to its shell. What made the observation particularly remarkable was that the […]
New Births Offer Hope for the Conservation of the Jabiru in Costa Rica
The jabiru, one of the most emblematic birds of Costa Rica’s wetlands, has recorded another breeding season that provides valuable information about the status of its population. The latest national monitoring carried out by the Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED) confirmed nine active nests and 19 chicks during the 2026 breeding season. The study also […]
A New Solar Giant Begins to Take Shape in Guanacaste
Guanacaste has taken another step forward in the expansion of solar energy in Costa Rica. On July 22, 2026, construction began on the Abangares Photovoltaic Solar Project, a joint initiative between the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) and CoopeGuanacaste that will become the country’s largest solar power plant by installed capacity. Located in Colorado de […]
Monteverde Earns Global Recognition for Excellence in Conservation
The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve has reached a new milestone for conservation in Costa Rica by becoming the country’s first protected area to be included on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Green List. This international recognition highlights protected areas that demonstrate outstanding management and measurable success in conserving biodiversity. More than […]
Giant Otters Swim Free Again in Argentina After Nearly Four Decades
A historic milestone for South American wildlife conservation Argentina has achieved a major conservation milestone with the release of a family of giant otters (Pteronura brasiliensis) into Gran Iberá Park, in the province of Corrientes. It is the country’s first successful reintroduction of a locally extinct mammal and one of the most ambitious wildlife restoration […]
Panama Moves Forward with a New Agreement to Strengthen Marine Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainability
An international commitment to protect ocean ecosystems Panama will implement an agreement aimed at strengthening the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity as part of its efforts to protect ocean ecosystems and promote responsible management of natural resources. The initiative seeks to encourage conservation actions, scientific research, and cooperation related to marine environments, which […]
