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Purse seiners that use FADs should be banned – Tico Times

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Purse seiners that use FADs should be bannedTico TimesRecently appointed commissions should take a hard look at the foreign commercial fishing fleet's illegal use of manmade fish aggregating devices in Costa Rican waters. Antonio Robles holds a yellowfin tuna caught off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. …

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In Costa Rica, Palms, Tiles and Cane – New York Times

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In Costa Rica, Palms, Tiles and CaneNew York TimesIslita, Costa Rica IN 2004, Beth Ewing and her family flew from their home in Dallas to a group holiday on the Guanacaste coast, a remote zone of verdant farms and national park land in northwest Costa Rica. They fell in love, and quickly. …For [...]

New Year’s parties to ring in 2012 around Costa Rica – Tico Times

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New Year's parties to ring in 2012 around Costa RicaTico Times31. Hotels around the country are planning New Year's bashes, including Guanacaste's Punta Islita. Courtesy of Hotel Punta Islita Hotels and restaurants throughout Costa Rica are busy planning New Year's Eve festivities to ring in 2012. …and more »

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Surf inn offers all the comforts in Marbella – Tico Times

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Surf inn offers all the comforts in MarbellaTico TimesThe 1.5-kilometer walk from the town of Marbella to the beach is a promenade through rural Costa Rica, with howler monkeys hanging from the trees and friendly neighbors smiling at passers-by along the road. This same road is home to one of Marbella's …

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Why is the new Liberia airport terminal still empty? – Tico Times

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Why is the new Liberia airport terminal still empty?Tico TimesThe engineering company Ad Astra Rocket Company, launched by Costa Rican astronaut Franklin Chang, is also eagerly awaiting the new terminal. According to Chang, one of the reasons the company chose Guanacaste was to be close to a new, modern airport …and more »

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‘Tis the season for marlin mania in Costa Rica – Tico Times

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'Tis the season for marlin mania in Costa RicaTico TimesLast week's online fishing report mentioned Richard Chellemi's 900-pound marlin taken on the Gamefisher II out of Guanacaste in northwestern Costa Rica. That was one of the larger marlins landed in some time. The fish ate a dorado belly presented by …

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Costa Rican chief offers ‘green’ energy expertise – The Japan Times

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Costa Rican chief offers 'green' energy expertiseThe Japan TimesVisiting Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla said Friday that her country is prepared to assist Japan's efforts to diversify its energy policy by developing renewable energies and cutting its dependence on nuclear power. …Child Labour in Costa Rica DenouncedInside Costa RicaCosta Rica and Japan in [...]

Oversight coming for oft-criticized Costa Rica Fisheries Institute – Tico Times

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Oversight coming for oft-criticized Costa Rica Fisheries InstituteTico TimesRandall Arauz repeatedly has accused Costa Rica's Fisheries Institute of doing little to stop shark finning, a charge officials deny. A new committee now will oversee the institute's efforts. The shape of the commission called by Costa Rican President …New crab species discovered in Costa Rica [...]

Rainy season almost over in Central Valley, Guanacaste – Tico Times

Rainy season almost over in Central Valley, GuanacasteTico TimesCosta Rica Real Estate|Sales|Rentals Specialists in Sales and Rental of Luxury Real Estate in the Central Valley and Central Pacific of Costa Rica. Real Customer Service. www.costaricarealtyone.com Speed Dating in Costa Rica Are you single in Costa …and more »

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This week’s Calendar: Nov. 18-24 – Tico Times

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This week's Calendar: Nov. 18-24Tico Times20, La Cruz, Guanacaste, 8321-8811. 12th International Book Fair: Exhibitors from Guatemala, Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, Nicaragua and guest country France, through Nov. 20, La Aduana, with activities also at Librería Francesa, Curridabat, …and more »

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