Near the town of Uvita, Ballena Marine National Park stretches along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast as a sanctuary for marine ...

Scientists caution fisheries and climate change still threaten the animals. Sustained conservation efforts must continue so ...

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For anyone who has ever dreamed of retiring to the rhythm of the ocean, where each day begins with the sound of gentle waves ...

Napa Hot Chicken, a new fast-casual restaurant “specializing in bold, affordable fried chicken sliders and tenders,” will ...

This video presents Punta Sabana on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, captured in 4K. Featuring beaches, coastal cliffs, and tropical scenery with aerial footage, background music, and no narration.

The country has fallen behind in marine protection. In Costa Rica, the fight to protect hammerhead sharks is faced with the realities of illegal fishing and government inaction. The apex predator, ...

A hammerhead lies against the deck of a boat after being caught by a team of fishermen off the coast of Paquera, Costa Rica. Marine biologists quickly tagged the shark on June 18, 2025. Image by Lilly ...

A Mexican marine biologist was seriously injured after he was attacked by a shark while working off Costa Rica's Pacific coast and transferred to a hospital in the country's capital on Monday, ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A 48-year-old Mexican marine biologist survived a ...