The limited range of marine protected areas (MPAs) offers reduced protection to vulnerable species such as the highly mobile silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis). Because the survival of these ...

Costa Rica faces growing pressure from environmental experts and lawyers to tighten enforcement of laws protecting endangered sharks. Recent court rulings have highlighted gaps in how the government ...

As open ocean (pelagic) nomads, silky sharks are easily captured in longline and purse-seine fisheries and even though they are not the target species, they are typically retained for their valuable ...

Costa Rica is a beautiful country. It’s a very popular summer destination, especially for eco-tours and swimming. Not only can you swim and relax on the beaches and hike mountains and beautiful trails ...

Multiple shark species are home to the Caribbean Sea, helping to create healthy marine ecosystems. The great hammerhead shark possesses a unique profile that creates specific tracking challenges for ...