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, 20223 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, 20223 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, 20222 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, 20223 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, 20223 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, 20222 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, 20224 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, 20223 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, 20222 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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Taylor Gordon
Jan 10, 20223 min
Watersheds & Water Pollution
What is a watershed? A watershed is the land area that channels rainfall and snowmelt into creeks, streams, and rivers, then eventually...
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Wildlife Conservation Association
Jan 4, 20222 min
WCA Newsletter (January 2022)
Dear Wildlife Conservation Community, Looking back on the past two years, we are so proud of how far we've come and humbled by the...
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Nancy Fannon & Meg Maier
Dec 16, 20213 min
Water Quality Newsletter
Nosara has seen unprecedented growth in the last decade. As reported by Kalia News, a 2017 study from the University of Sydney (based on...
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Julie Topf
Dec 1, 20212 min
Why is Biodiversity Important?
Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth. It includes everything from all the plant, animal, and microorganism species in the...
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Marsriana Datta
Oct 1, 20212 min
Water Quality & You
Water is essential to all life on Earth. We use it in everyday aspects of life including quenching thirst, washing objects or clothing,...
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Wildlife Conservation Association
Aug 16, 20212 min
WCA Newsletter (August 2021)
Dear Wildlife Conservation Community, Our organization keeps constantly adapting to the rapidly changing realities of today - we hope you...
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Wildlife Conservation Association
Nov 18, 20203 min
WCA Newsletter (December 2020)
Adapting to Maximize Our Impact in a Difficult Year
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Wildlife Conservation Association
Jul 15, 20202 min
WCA Newsletter (July 2020)
Promoting Technology & Virtual Learning Experiences
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Wildlife Conservation Association
Apr 1, 20202 min
Nosara Biodiversity Project Launch
Nosara Biodiversity Project Launch
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Wildlife Conservation Association
Feb 4, 20201 min
Blue Ring, Inc. makes $10.000 donation to the WCA
Blue Ring, Inc. makes $10.000 donation to the WCA
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