New Fungus Threatens Costa Rica Strawberry Crops

A fungus detected for the first time in Costa Rica and Central America now puts strawberry crops at risk of losses up to 40 percent, researchers at the National University warned. The pathogen, Neopestalotiopsis rosae, causes crown rot and progressive wilt that can kill plants outright. Experts found it in strawberry plantations across Alajuela, Cartago […]
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Drone Video Captures Massive Dolphin Pod Moving Past Drake Bay in Costa Rica

A drone video showing a massive pod of dolphins moving just offshore of Bahía Drake on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula has gone viral on social media, drawing attention to a spectacle that marine experts say is common in the country’s South Pacific waters. The footage was posted last week by the Instagram account Deep Blue […]
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Costa Rica Caribbean Community Pushes Sustainable Sportfishing to Protect Jobs and Wildlife

Barra del Colorado’s tourism-fishing sector held a community training session aimed at tightening standards for sportfishing and protecting the fishery that sustains much of the local economy. The workshop brought together anglers, boat captains, and tourism operators for a hands-on review of practices designed to increase post-relea [...]

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Nations Revive Plastic Treaty Hopes After Tokyo Talks Signal Progress

Delegates from key nations wrapped up three days of informal discussions in Tokyo on Tuesday, describing the sessions as constructive steps toward reviving a stalled global agreement on plastic pollution. A participant in the negotiations noted that the talks exceeded low expectations following breakdowns in prior rounds. The meetings, hosted by Japan’s environment [...]

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Costa Rica Closed 2025 with 98.6 Percent Renewable Electricity Generation

Costa Rica generated 98.6 percent of its electricity from renewable sources in 2025, marking a strong rebound from the previous year’s challenges. The Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) Group reported the figures, highlighting the country’s return to high levels of clean energy production after a drought linked to El Niño disrupted operatio [...]

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Costa Rica Turns Sargassum Threat into Resource Opportunity

The massive influx of sargassum along Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast has sparked fresh concerns over its effects on local ecosystems, fishing communities, and tourism. Yet researchers at the University of Costa Rica see potential in turning this seaweed into practical resources, from fertilizers to building materials. Recent reports from the Ministry of Environment a [...]

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Costa Rica Reaffirms Sport Hunting Is Illegal and Penalties Apply

Costa Rica’s ban on sport hunting is not new, and it is not something that “went into effect this week.” It has been law since 2012. What changed this month was the message: authorities and conservation advocates pushed the point back into public view, warning that recreational hunting of wild animals remains illegal nationwide and […]
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Sargassum Buildup Grows on Costa Rica Northern Caribbean Coast

The Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) has informed the public about the presence and increasing accumulation of sargassum along Costa Rica’s northern Caribbean coast. MINAE provided the details through the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), the Tortuguero Conservation Area (ACTO) and its Ecological Integrity Monitoring Program. Sargassum is [...]

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Costa Rica Sees 11-Fold Jump in Forest Fires as Dry Winds Fuel Crisis

Firefighters in Costa Rica report a stark increase in forest fires this year, with 33 incidents recorded. This number marks an elevenfold jump from the three fires noted on the same date in 2025, signaling a troubling acceleration as the dry season takes hold. Gabriel Barrantes, from the Fire Department’s Forest Operations Unit, points to […]
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Costa Rica Cracks Down on Alleged Violations in Coris Wetlands

Authorities in Cartago carried out raids on Tuesday in an ongoing probe into suspected harm to the Coris wetland. The Deputy Environmental Prosecutor’s Office led the operation, targeting an agricultural firm, a home, and related land parcels. Officials seized a cellphone, computers, and key documents during the searches, which continued into the late morning. T [...]

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