Illegal Fishing Crackdown and Eco-Tourism Growth Boost Costa Rica’s Sustainability Goals
Authorities balance enforcement and environmental education to protect marine resources.
Costa Rica’s recent environmental efforts — from Coast Guard crackdowns on illegal gillnets to expanding eco-tourism ventures — reflect a coordinated push toward sustainability.
Officials say these measures are critical to preserving the country’s marine biodiversity while supporting communities that depend on fishing and tourism for income.
Officials say these measures are critical to preserving the country’s marine biodiversity while supporting communities that depend on fishing and tourism for income.
