Welcome To CREMA
About CREMA
The Center for Rescue of Endangered Marine Species (Centro de Rescate de Especies Marinas Amenazadas – CREMA) is a NGO founder in 2012. We are a research and conservation organization that works to protect the sea resources and promoting sustainable fishery policies in Costa Rica and Central America.
CREMA in Numbers
2021 – 2022 Season
Tagged Sea Turtles
Protected Nests
Turtle freed
Ravaged
Stolen
Research Projects
Latest News
Costa Rica received positive certification for taking actions to remedy IUU fishing activities.
NOAA released today its 2023 Report to Congress on Improving International Fisheries Management, in which Costa Rica received a positive certification for taking actions against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, for which it was identified in 2021.
Bill that would have protected sharks in Costa Rica shot down.
During a Plenary meeting today, the Costa Rican congress voted to return the bill that would have protected threatened shark species from over fishing and extinction
Is Costa Rica really taking effective measures to protect its seas?
Is Costa Rica really taking effective measures to protect its seas and swimway?
Diputados de Puntarenas pretenden devolver propuesta de ley para proteger tiburones amenazados a la Comisión de Ambiente.
Diputados de Puntarenas quieren devolver proyecto de ley para proteger tiburones a la Comisión de Asuntos Ambientales de la AL.
SPONSOR A SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH EXPEDITION TO COCOS ISLAND NATIONAL PARK, COSTA RICA
Excellent opportunity for shark conservation enthusiasts and early career scientists who want to become acquainted with sharks.
Research ASsistants 2023 – 2024
Open call for research assistants