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• Costa Rica Launches Annual Three-Month Fishing Ban in the Gulf of Nicoya

  Published: May 1, 2026

  Section: Environment

  As of May 1, 2026, Costa Rica has officially enforced its annual seasonal fishing ban in the Gulf of Nicoya. This crucial ecological measure, which runs through July 31, 2026, aims...

• "Paying the Tax Man": Hawaii fishermen lose 25% of catches to surging shark depredation

  Published: Mar 10, 2026

  Section: Environment

  Small-boat fishermen in Hawaii are facing a crisis as shark depredation—sharks stealing fish off hooks—reaches record highs. With at least one in four licensed trips reporting lost...