Climate-Driven Collapse of Tropical Arthropods: A Wake-Up Call for Costa Rica
Tropical rainforests are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, home to an astonishing array of arthropods—tiny creatures that form the invisible foundation of life in these environments. From beetles and butterflies to ants and spiders, arthropods are the backbone of tropical food webs. However, emerging research from tropical regions across the globe has revealed […]
A Blue Crusade: Costa Rica Joins Regional Alliance to Protect Its Marine Superhighways
Costa Rica, a nation globally recognized for its lush rainforests and pioneering environmental stewardship, is now extending its powerful green ethos to the vast blue expanse of its oceans. In a landmark move, the country has joined a regional crusade to safeguard one of the most important marine ecosystems on the planet, reaffirming its commitment […]
Red Alert for a Continent: Latin America & The Caribbean Have Lost 94% of Biodiversity in 50 Years
A devastating new figure has put the Western Hemisphere on high alert: Monitored wildlife populations in Latin America and the Caribbean have plummeted by an average of 94% since 1970. This catastrophic decline, the most severe of any region on the globe, serves as a stark warning about the health of the world’s most vibrant […]
The Forest is Calling: La Marta Refuge Seeks Volunteers to Protect a Natural Treasure in Costa Rica
Deep within the green heart of Costa Rica, a powerful call is echoing through 1,500 hectares of primary and secondary forest: a call for guardians. The La Marta Wildlife Refuge, a sanctuary of immense biodiversity and unique history, has officially opened its volunteer program, inviting nature lovers from both Costa Rica and around the world […]
Costa Rica’s Conservation Agency Accused of Illegally Slashing Protected Wetland by 43%
San José, Costa Rica – In a move that has shocked the nation’s environmental community, Costa Rica’s own conservation agency, SINAC, stands accused of illegally removing protection from a vital wetland in the Southern Caribbean. A joint investigation by the Attorney General’s Office (PGR) and the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) has concluded that SINAC improperly […]
New Seabird Discovery Elevates Costa Rica’s Bird Count
Costa Rica is a name synonymous with extraordinary birdlife. For decades, birdwatchers from around the globe have flocked to its rainforests, cloud forests, and coastlines to witness a dazzling array of over 900 avian species. Now, that prestigious list has officially grown. In a recent announcement that has excited the ornithological community, researchers have confirmed […]
Nature’s Archive Expands: New Plant and Bird Species Recorded in Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s reputation as a global biodiversity hotspot is not just a title—it’s a living, evolving reality. In a series of recent announcements, researchers have once again expanded the nation’s vast natural inventory, officially documenting three new plant species and registering a new seabird for the country. These discoveries, led by dedicated scientists from institutions […]
The River of Raptors: The Annual Spectacle of Migration in Costa Rica’s Skies
Every year, as autumn begins to paint the northern forests in shades of ochre, the skies above Costa Rica undergo a breathtaking transformation. What appears from a distance as a dark, swirling cloud reveals its true nature upon closer inspection: it is not a storm, but a living river composed of hundreds of thousands, sometimes […]
More Than a Souvenir: The Vital Ecological Role of Seashells in Costa Rica
Walk along any of Costa Rica’s stunning coastlines, and you’ll find them: the intricate, sun-bleached remains of marine mollusks. To many, a seashell is a beautiful, inert object—the perfect natural souvenir. This perception, however, masks a critical ecological truth, one highlighted by the recent confiscation of 1,100 kilograms (over 2,400 pounds) of shells and coral […]
El niño heatwaves may kill up tp 40% of the insects needed by forests.
Few natural events ripple through our planet’s ecosystems as powerfully as El Niño. Born from shifts in the Pacific Ocean’s surface temperatures, this cyclical climate phenomenon disrupts rainfall, fuels extreme heat, and reshapes weather patterns across continents. While headlines often focus on its immediate human impacts—crop failures, water shortages, and economic losses—there’s another story unfolding quietly […]