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Endangered to Extinction: Costa Rican Wildlife Issue

By Website Introductions at 09/29/08 09:23

As Costa Rica moves toward being one of the best eco-tourism capital of the globe, it seems like the government has not yet taken major steps to preserve its famed wildlife and the environment. Eventhough the Costa Rican Government release laws against poachers and protection of the country's endangered animals, environmentalist noticed that it is not enough. Proper budget should also be release to departments and agencies dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the wildlife of the country. For a more detailed view about this relevant news, read it here.

News: Costa Rica's Endangered Animal Species | Costa Rica Travel News

Tamarindo Beach Marathon: Recognizing An Eco-friendly Province

Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful and environment friendly countries which can be seen in its people and its many province. To further introduce the beauty of Costa Rica a successful marathon was held at Tamarindo, Guanacaste that boosted the tourism and the spirit of competitiveness amongst the participants. The marathon will be an annual event to further boost the eco-tourism of the province. To learn more about the captivating province and the Tamarindo Beach Marathon read the rest here.

News: Costa Rica's Tamarindo Hosts 2nd Annual Marathon | Costa Rica Travel News

Fun with Fishing

Recreational fishing or also known as Sport fishing is fishing not for food or survival but for leisure or a competition. It is mostly done with a basic fishing gear like fishing rod, reel, line, hooks and baits.

Treatyse of Fysshynge with an Angle, published in mid 1400's written by Dame Juliana Berners was the first publication intended for recreational fishing.

You can enjoy this relaxing and fun sport at Marina Pez Vela in Costa Rica with the state of the art facility and best locations which makes it top of the list for boaters and anglers.

News: Sport Fishing - Marina Pez Vela in Costa Rica reports Phase I sold out

Costa Rica forgets its neighbors, analysts say

Costa Rica likes to play it up with the economic big guys, like the United States and China. In the process, however, it has forgotten that it still has its neighbors, analysts say.

Right now, Costa Rica still maintains cordial relationships with Nicaragua and Panama, but analysts say that it failed to look at more partnership opportunities with these nations. What went wrong? Let's try to decipher.

News: Costa Rica Does Not Play Well With Neighbors, Analysts Say | Costa Rica Travel News

Search for Rare Frogs: A Hunt for a Cause

The number of some rare species of animals are dwindling and may soon be endangered for extinction that is why animal conservation groups and researchers are taking immediate action.

This is the noble cause of a group of researchers in the rain forest of Costa Rica. The group is hunting for rare species of frogs which can be conserve. To see these researchers quest and experiences read them here.

News: BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Frog blog: Hunt for world's rarest frogs