A young loggerhead sea turtle begins its Mediterranean journey with a satellite tracker to support scientific research
A new step toward understanding the lives of sea turtles A loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) hatched in 2025 on El Puig Beach, in Spain’s Valencian Community, was recently released into the Mediterranean Sea equipped with a satellite transmitter that will allow scientists to monitor its movements over the coming months. The initiative is part […]
Monteverde earns international recognition, strengthening its role as a global conservation leader
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve joins the IUCN Green List The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve has reached a major conservation milestone by becoming the first protected area in Costa Rica to be included on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas. The recognition also places Monteverde […]
ICT and MINAE install crocodile warning signs ahead of Costa Rica’s mid-year holidays
San José, July 3, 2026. Ahead of the start of Costa Rica’s mid-year school holidays, authorities began installing more than 55 large warning signs designed to reduce interactions between people, crocodiles, and caimans. The signs are being placed near beaches, rivers, national parks, and conservation areas where these wild reptiles are commonly found. One of […]
More than 250 scarlet macaws now fly freely over the Nicoya Peninsula thanks to a successful conservation program
The recovery of an iconic species continues to advance The Nicoya Peninsula has reached an important conservation milestone, with more than 250 scarlet macaws (Ara macao) successfully reintroduced into their natural habitat. This achievement is the result of a long-term conservation program carried out in the community of Cabuya, Cóbano, Puntarenas, where the species had […]
The return of the white-lipped peccary marks a new chapter in ecological restoration at Piedras Blancas National Park
A key species returns to an ecosystem where it had disappeared After nearly two decades of absence, the white-lipped peccary (Tayassu pecari) has been reintroduced into Piedras Blancas National Park on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula. This milestone represents one of the country’s most significant recent ecological restoration projects and aims to restore a species that […]
Heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts impact Costa Rica due to a tropical wave
A tropical system increases atmospheric instability A tropical wave moving across the region is generating significant increases in rainfall and wind intensity across Costa Rica. This type of meteorological phenomenon is common during the rainy season and can create unstable weather conditions in different parts of the country. Meteorological authorities have warned of the possibility […]
Costa Rica strengthens its scientific leadership with a fungal database that impacts global biodiversity research
A scientific contribution positioning the country on the global biodiversity map The University of Costa Rica (UCR) has developed a specialized fungal database that has positioned the country within an international biodiversity report. This scientific achievement highlights Costa Rica’s role as a reference in biological research and conservation, particularly in the study of fungi, one […]
Portuguese man o’ war spotted in Cahuita triggers precautionary alert along Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast
A dangerous species detected in Caribbean waters Costa Rican environmental authorities have issued a precautionary alert following the detection of Portuguese man o’ war (Physalia physalis) in the Cahuita area of Limón province. This marine species, often mistaken for a jellyfish, poses a significant risk to swimmers, fishermen, and tourists due to its highly potent […]
A 508-million-colon investment boosts tourism in the Maleku Indigenous Territory and opens new community development opportunities
A tourism project impacting the Maleku Indigenous Territory An investment of 508 million colones aims to strengthen tourism activity in the Maleku Indigenous Territory in Costa Rica’s Northern Zone. The main objective of the project is to promote community-based tourism as a tool for economic development, while preserving the cultural identity, traditions, and heritage of […]
Proposal considers allowing water wells in protected natural heritage areas only under exceptional conditions
A proposal to address extraordinary water supply situations The Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) and the Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (AyA) support a reform proposal that would allow the construction and operation of water wells within State Natural Heritage areas only under exceptional circumstances and strict technical and environmental conditions. The […]
