by CREMA | Jan 22, 2020 | Press Releases
Bill that would return wildlife status to sharks in Costa Rica was signed by the Congress’s Environment Commission. Coalition of NGOs submitted bill A popular initiative consisting of a bill that would return wildlife status to sharks was signed today by the Costa...
by CREMA | May 14, 2019 | Press Releases
Endangered Hawksbill sea turtle is freed after 4 months of rehabilitation Two hooks were found inside her throat (San José Costa Rica – May 14, 2019). A juvenile endangered hawksbill turtle was freed into its natural hábitat las Saturday May 11, in Malpaís,...
by CREMA | Mar 20, 2019 | Press Releases
REEF MANTA RAY RECORDED FOR FIRST TIME IN EASTERN PACIFIC Chance sighting suggests ‘coastal manta’ may venture out further offshore than previously thought A pregnant reef manta ray was encountered for the first time at the remote Cocos Island in the Eastern Tropical...
by CREMA | Feb 18, 2019 | Press Releases
CREMA Research Assistants 2019-2020 Periods Term 1: 17th June – 9th September (Costa de Oro and San Miguel) Term 2- 25th June-14th September (Bejuco and Corozalito) Term 3-3rd August- 25th October (Costa de Oro and San Miguel) Term 4-11th September-20th November...
by CREMA | Oct 15, 2018 | News, Press Releases
NGOs adverse MSC Sustainable Fisheries Certification granted to Western and Central Pacific Tuna Fishery. Fishery obtained recertification in spite of clear evidence of shark finning. 45 Non Government Organizations (NGOs) from around the world that work on issues...
by CREMA | Aug 30, 2018 | Press Releases
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...
