Do you know what the bill for the Strengthening of Public Finances is about? This initiative is soon to be approved in the Legislative Assembly and, although it has a very sophisticated name, it is something as simple as new taxes that would come into force – if everything goes as the Government has planned- […]
MarViva wants to “Save the Sharks”
The government of Luis Guillermo Solís was highly questioned for its fisheries policies. One of the most criticized points was his lack of conviction to protect sharks, highly exploited animals by a part of the national fishing sector. The former president was even elected Enemy of the Sharks by an international organization. The debate continues […]
Community guardians watch over the protection and development of Golfo Dulce
The 40 years of the Golfo Dulce Reserve were strengthened this Saturday with the consolidation of the Arboretum project, aimed at increasing the knowledge and awareness of local stakeholders in forest conservation in the area. The Neotrópica Foundation explained that the initiative was developed during the last three years with an investment of ¢35 million […]
Spectacular jaguar sightings in Parismina
Two jaguars put on quite a show this weekend in the sector of Parismina, Limón. The photographs, which were shared on the Facebook page “Parismina Fishing Team”, show the greatness of nature and the beauties of Costa Rica. The jaguars can be seen walking through the beach sector and then eating what seems to be […]
Project sensitizes Osa children about threats to biodiversity
In order to prevent a series of illegal activities from passing down from generation to generation in the Osa Peninsula, a project seeks to sensitize the children of that area about the threat that this represents for biodiversity. The project of social action is in charge of the Golfito Campus of the University of Costa […]
Texas Tech University inaugurated campus in Costa Rica
Texas Tech University (TTU) inaugurated its first campus outside the United States this week and it’s located in Escazú. The university is expected to begin lessons in August with five majors: Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Restaurant and Hotel Management. We are very pleased to open the first international campus of Texas […]