What’s wrong with this sea turtle hatchling picture?
So, what’s wrong with this sea turtle hatchling picture? First some background: On February 26, 2012, 79 green turtles (Chelonia mydas) hatched in Punta Banco, Costa Rica. They were released by Jose Cortez, a local sea turtle naturalist, and photographed by a volunteer of the Costa Rican Environmental and Educational Network—ARCAE. Green sea turtles are … Read more
Costa Rica’s greatest fisheries observer has more stories to tell
Allan Bolaños is back!! The Pretoma fisheries observer returned this week from his third longline voyage where he’s been testing a modified fishing hook. The hook is designed in the traditional “J” style but has an extra steel cable attached to the underside of its curved portion. Pulling on the cable causes the hook to … Read more
Leatherback National Park Saved (for now)
Las Baulas Leatherback National Park has been saved for the time being! Costa Rica’s Environmental Commission decided to postpone further discussion of the presidentially sponsored bill 17.383 that would reduce the park to a wildlife refuge and open its leatherback sea turtle nesting buffer zone up to development interests. Responsibility now falls on the shoulders of Costa Rica’s new … Read more
