Corals can live for hundreds of years. However, they face threats from marine animals, diseases, sediments, temperature increases, pollution, fishing, and irresponsible tourism. With the arrival of El ...

For three years scientists with Raising Coral Costa Rica have been snapping off coral pieces from existing reefs to grow them in an underwater nursery. The team is using tested techniques and ...

The government-run Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) is working on a project to create artificial reefs using waste material from the national electrical grid. The plan is to sink a structure ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Wendy Altschuler is a seasoned travel and adventure writer and author. On the north Pacific coast of Costa Rica, in the Guanacaste ...

Costa Rica’s tourism sector is witnessing modest growth despite significant competitiveness challenges, as reported by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT). In April 2025, international arrivals ...