WCA Newsletter (May 2023)
Dear Wildlife Conservation Community, 2023 has been off to a great start! We are so excited to continue sharing scientific results and...
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Franny Suarez
- Apr 24
- 2 min
The Optimist: A WCA Positive Eco New Journal
Conservation optimists unite! This year, the Wildlife Conservation Association is launching a happy news series, focused on reporting eco...
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Nancy Fannon
- Mar 2
- 2 min
Water Quality Testing Expanded to Pelada!
Many people in Nosara rely on the WCA’s weekly Water Quality Monitoring Program to stay informed on the levels of fecal bacteria present...
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sparkssm
- Feb 6
- 3 min
A Humble Little Hermit
Scuttling along the beach, carrying its humble house on its back, the Ecuadorian Hermit Crab (Coenobita compressus), works hard to play...
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Franny Suarez
- Jan 2
- 3 min
WCA Newsletter (January 2023)
2023 Here We Come! 2022 yielded yet another year of change for us all. From record-high levels of tourism to corresponding levels of...
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Franny Suarez
- Dec 6, 2022
- 4 min
How to be a good eco-tourist: tips for visiting Nosara and beyond!
We all look forward to a good vacation. That bubbly feeling you get when you first step off an airplane and realize you have nothing on...
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Kelsey Sather
- Nov 8, 2022
- 3 min
Trouble in Paradise: Montana, Costa Rica, and the Double-Edge of Development
Between the cooing of a dove and a howler monkey’s guttural cry, a jack hammer pummeled. It’s a familiar noise, the jack hammer. I’ve...
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Wildlife Conservation Association
- Oct 24, 2022
- 3 min
WCA Newsletter (October 2022)
Dear Wildlife Conservation Community, What a summer and rainy season it's been! Between the increase in attention from the Nosara...
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Maellie Pichard & Fanny Dumont
- Oct 7, 2022
- 3 min
Discover the Biodiversity of Nosara while participating in its conservation!
In today's world, the health of the environment and conservation of nature are significant matters of concern for citizens around the...
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Julie Topf
- Sep 22, 2022
- 3 min
The Impact of Construction on the Environment
All construction projects have the potential to impact natural habitats, wildlife, and biodiversity. Construction impacts biodiversity...
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Franny Suarez
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
Why Has the Sea Turtle Become a Symbol of Environmental Protection?
Sea turtles are among the oldest creatures on earth, and for the past 110 million years they have remained essentially unchanged. Their...
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Franny Suarez
- Aug 9, 2022
- 3 min
The Olive Ridley Sea Turtle, Heart of Ostional
Since the 1970s, sea turtles have held international status as a protected species, and use of any sea turtle product has been severely...
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Wildlife Conservation Association
- Jul 25, 2022
- 3 min
WCA Newsletter (July 2022)
Dear Wildlife Conservation Community, We're incredibly excited to share some updates with you on everything we've been up to since our...
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Taylor Gordon
- Jul 5, 2022
- 2 min
Top 6 Red Flags for Green-Washing
What is Green-Washing? When we think of greenwashing, a distinct image often comes to mind; that of a company promoting itself to be...
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Taylor Gordon
- Jun 9, 2022
- 3 min
How Does Plastic End Up in the Ocean?
Seeing plastic on the beach or floating in the ocean while swimming has become as common-place as finding shells in the sand or seaweed...
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Franny Suarez
- May 11, 2022
- 3 min
Costa Rica Is Paving the Way for Global Environmental Conservation. Or Is It?
When we think about green, lush, tropical spaces, Costa Rica often comes to mind. From its wide, pristine sandy beaches, to the...
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Wildlife Conservation Association
- Apr 25, 2022
- 2 min
WCA Newsletter (April 2022)
Dear Wildlife Conservation Community, It's been a busy past few months for us, finally returning to in-person events and jump-starting...
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sparkssm
- Apr 2, 2022
- 4 min
Birdwatching in Nosara, Costa Rica
Imagine: it's five o'clock in the morning as you hop off your motorbike, binoculars at the ready and local Field Guide in hand. The smell...
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Julie Topf
- Mar 8, 2022
- 3 min
Habitat Fragmentation 101
What is habitat fragmentation? Habitat fragmentation is the process during which a large expanse of habitat is transformed into smaller...
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Marsriana Datta
- Feb 2, 2022
- 2 min
Solid Waste in Nosara
Solid waste is any garbage or other discarded materials that are results from industrial, commercial, mining, agricultural operations,...
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