When it comes to shark conservation, Costa Rica rarely shies away from the spotlight. In February, conservationists applauded as the country made headlines at the February meeting of the Memorandum of ...

The news from Brazil, Colombia and Indonesia this year about widespread deforestation probably made a lot of Costa Ricans recall the 1980s. That was the decade when their country was slashing hectares ...

World Parrot Day, celebrated on May 31st each year, serves as a platform to advocate for the conservation of parrots and address the challenges they face in the wild. Habitat loss, illegal trade, and ...

The calls of resplendent quetzal birds puncture the hazy fog in northern Costa Rica's lush Monteverde Cloud Forest, where the treetops seem to scrape the heavens. Home to thousands of species, like ...

Costa Rica’s lush rainforests, diverse wildlife, and strong conservation ethos make it a dream for eco-conscious travelers. Pairing the right sustainable travel gear with mindful habits can help ...

While Costa Rica is lauded for its conservation ethic, environmental concerns remain in the country. Overdevelopment is tied to many issues, including pollution, degradation of ecosystems, ...

Oropopo Experience and Funga Conservation have designed Costa Rica’s first "Fungi Trail." For the first time, fungi fans will be able to find, identify, photograph and, in certain cases, even cook and ...

Global experts & volunteers share how partnerships and hands-on action are protecting endangered sea turtles and coastal ecosystems in Costa Rica BOSTON, MA, UNITED ...

TALAMANCA, Costa Rica— The Center for Biological Diversity has donated more than 40 acres of land in Costa Rica to a group of Indigenous women for conservation and sustainable cocoa production. The ...

Ten years ago, a dozen University of Delaware study abroad students were in Costa Rica for no more than 48 hours when they hiked down to Playa Nancite, a turtle nesting beach. It’s an arduous trek.