Hawksbill sea turtle research in Costa Rica
Hawksbill sea turtles are particularly threatened in the Eastern Pacific ocean, with only 500 nesting females left in the whole region. We have discovered that a small population of juvenile hawksbill sea turtles uses the rocky reefs around the waters of Costa Rica to...
Being a sea turtle is really hard
If you want to help us to save Hawksbill sea turtles follow these steps Share this information. Avoid stores or places where Hawksbill jewelry is selled. Visit the site www.TooRaretoWear.org and sign the pledge. ...
First quarter Olive Ridley sighting report, June to August, 2018.
Nesting beaches monitoring
Monitoring project of the Hawksbill Sea Turtles in Cabo Blanco
https://www.facebook.com/cremarescuecenter/videos/799348500256598/ This project is developed with the help of Iguana Divers, and with the colaboration of the following organizartions: Ocean Tracking Network New England Aquarium Photo Arc Lincoln School Edge Nat Geo...
Help us protect sharks and sea turtles in 2018
Dear CREMA supporters, It's my pleasure to let you in on some great news. The Sandler Foundation, a passionate supporter of CREMA's shark and sea turtle conservation efforts is matching dollar for dollar new donor contributions and contributions from existing donors...
President of Costa Rica Carlos Alvarado Inherits Stockpile of Hammerhead Shark Fins
President of Costa Rica Carlos Alvarado Inherits Stockpile of Hammerhead Shark Fins Court Confirms: Hammerhead Sharks Are Not Commercial Species Since President Alvarado of Costa Rica took office last May 8, shark fin exporters have continued to purchase hammerhead...
Costa Rica prepares to export more than 10 tons of hammerhead shark fins
22 international NGOs and 12,000 individuals from around the world express their concern February 19, 2018 – San José, Costa Rica Ten tons of hammerhead shark fins, accumulating in Inversiones Cruz S.A.’s warehouses since March 1, 2015 when the government issued an...
CITES regulations for silky sharks entered into force yesterday
CITES regulations for silky sharks entered into force yesterday Three species of thresher sharks offered the same protection (October 5, 2017 – San José, Costa Rica) As of yesterday, management regulations went into effect for four species of sharks (silky sharks and...
New Scientist Organization Launched to study & conserve Sharks, Whales, Sea Turtles and other Eastern Pacific Marine Migratory Species
New Scientist Organization Launched to study & conserve Sharks, Whales, Sea Turtles and other Eastern Pacific Marine Migratory Species San José, Costa Rica, September 14th, 2017. A group of marine scientists has launched a new international organization called...
Neither the President nor the Ministers know what to do with the growing stockpile of hammerhead shark fins in Puntarenas
Hammerhed shark fins stockpile
About CREMA
CREMA is a Costa Rican non-profit NGO founded in 2012. We are a marine conservation and research organization working to protect ocean resources and promote sustainable fisheries policies in Costa Rica and Central America.Direction
Direct in the field conservation projects
Research
Research and outreach onboard commercial fishing vessels
Awareness
Public awareness and education
Policy Advocacy
Litigation and policy advocacy