WEEKLY TESTING
We monitor designated sites at the Ostional National Wildlife Refuge on a weekly basis for Fecal Coliform and Enterococcus bacteria. Occasionally, we also sample upstream and conduct additional DNA source tracking analyses.
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ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORTS
Dive into all of the data we at the WCA are compiling from the Ostional National Wildlife Refuge and surrounding area!
SEA TURTLES
We collect data at Playa Pelada and Playa Guiones to monitor sea turtle nesting activity and threats to sea turtles in this part of the Ostional Refuge.
CAMERA TRAP MONITORING
We installed and maintain motion-sensor cameras to collect observations of wildlife in the area.
COMMUNITY SCIENCE: iNATURALIST
The Community Science Platform in Nosara.
We’ve launched a project to gather wildlife observations submitted by visitors and community members. Join iNaturalist today and start getting featured in our newsletters and social media!
Our Director and Founder, Dr. Vanessa Bézy, has studied the phenomenon of sea turtles, their mass nesting at the Ostional Wildlife Refuge, and sustainability efforts in the area for over a decade. Discover her scientific publications, research, and collaborations with renowned media outlets here.
ANNUAL RESEARCH PERMIT REPORTS
Assess the current state of the marine and terrestrial ecosystems in the Ostional Refuge and its buffer zone, while monitoring changes in ecosystem health over time.
SCIENTIFIC
PUBLICATIONS
Discover the nesting behaviors of sea turtles at the Ostional Refuge through scientific publications by Dr. Vanessa Bézy and and National Geographic articles.
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OCEANOGRAPHIC DATA
We installed and maintain a Sofar Ocean Spotter + Smart Mooring (marine buoy) that continuously collects local ocean temperature, wind, and wave data.
ALLEN CORAL ATLAS
We conducted surveys and provided photos to
ground-truth the satellite map and monitoring of local reefs by Allen Coral Atlas.
