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The Science Behind Sustainable Fishing Policies
Sailfish Study
Sailfish Study by Dr Marina Marrari
Longline Study
Longline Study by Mar Viva and FECOP
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Sport Fishing Impact Study
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Fishing tourism represents a vital industry in Costa Rica, generating over US$520 million and attracting 150,000 tourists every year. The main objective of this study is to examine trends and variability in local abundances of sailfish Istiophorus platypterus, the main sportfish in Pacific waters of Costa Rica, and quantify the influence of environmental and anthropogenic factors. We compiled and analyzed sailfish information collected from sportfishing operations. Sailfish abundances were examined in relation to environmental conditions and commercial fishing.
During 2018 the Costa Rican Fishing Federation conducted two research projects on the impact of the activity at macroeconomic and local levels. Both were possible thanks to the support of the sector (marinas, captains, hotels, first mate, among others) in the data collection process.
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Impact Study
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Longline Study
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Sailfish Study by Dr. Marina Marrari
Trends and variability in local abundances of sailfish in Pacific waters of Costa Rica
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The Science Behind Sustainable Fishing Policies
Sailfish Study
Sailfish Study by Dr Marina Marrari
Fishing tourism represents a vital industry in Costa Rica, generating over US$520 million and attracting 150,000 tourists every year. The main objective of this study is to examine trends and variability in local abundances of sailfish Istiophorus platypterus, the main sportfish in Pacific waters of Costa Rica, and quantify the influence of ….
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Longline Study
Longline Study by Mar Viva and FECOP
The longline industry generates around 70,000 jobs dedicated to the extraction, processing, distribution and export of marine resources (MIDEPLAN, MINAE, MAG and Agenda Azul, 2017).
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Impact Study
Sport Fishing Impact Study
During 2018 the Costa Rican Fishing Federation conducted two research projects on the impact of the activity at macroeconomic and local levels. Both were possible thanks to the support of the sector…
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Download PDF Studies by FECOP
Fishing tourism represents a vital industry in Costa Rica, generating over US$520 million and attracting 150,000 tourists every year. The main objective of this study is to examine trends and variability in local abundances of sailfish Istiophorus platypterus, the main sportfish in Pacific waters of Costa Rica, and quantify the influence of environmental and anthropogenic factors. We compiled and analyzed sailfish information collected from sportfishing operations. Sailfish abundances were examined in relation to environmental conditions and commercial fishing.
Click here to download the FECOP and Mar Viva Longline Study
During 2018 the Costa Rican Fishing Federation conducted two research projects on the impact of the activity at macroeconomic and local levels. Both were possible thanks to the support of the sector (marinas, captains, hotels, first mate, among others) in the data collection process.
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Guide to Best Practices (English)
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Costa Rica Fishing Laws and Regulations
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Impact Study
Download the Sport Fishing Impact Study
During 2018 the Costa Rican Fishing Federation conducted two research projects on the impact of the activity at macroeconomic and local levels. Both were possible thanks to the support of the sector (marinas, captains, hotels, first mate, among others) in the data collection process.
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Longline Study
Download The FECOP MarViva Longline Study (Spanish)
The longline industry generates around 70,000 jobs dedicated to the extraction, processing, distribution and export of marine resources (MIDEPLAN, MINAE, MAG and Agenda Azul, 2017). These resources depend on a healthy and bio-diverse ocean environment.
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Sailfish Study by Dr. Marina Marrari
Trends and variability in local abundances of sailfish in Pacific waters of Costa Rica
Fishing tourism represents a vital industry in Costa Rica, generating over US$520 million and attracting 150,000 tourists every year. The main objective of this study is to examine trends and variability in local abundances of sailfish Istiophorus platypterus, the main sportfish in Pacific waters of Costa Rica…
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