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MONITORING OF THE WATER QUALITY IN SIERPE RIVER AND CAÑO ISLAND
Water covers approximately 75% of the Earth’s surface and constitutes a wide range of various ecosystems, both freshwater and marine. Marine coastal ecosystems, such as estuaries, mangrove forests or coral reefs are part of a larger well-connected network of biomes...
Soul Community Planet and Innoceana announce collaboration to conserve Costa Rica’s vital marine ecosystem
The Innoceana Corcovado Research Center combines eco-adventure with ocean conservation and education. LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (March 16, 2023) – On the heels of welcoming the first international property to the SCP Hotels family, Soul Community...
Diving and Snorkeling in Uvita and Ojochal, Costa Rica: A Guide to Marine Conservation in Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific Zone
Costa Rica is well-known for its incredible natural beauty, both on land and underwater. From lush rainforests to pristine beaches, Costa Rica offers an unparalleled experience for nature lovers. One of the best ways to experience the beauty of Costa Rica's underwater...
Innoceana consolidates its collaboration in Cocos Island’s conservation
The environmental NGO works together with SINAC to monitor the evolution of the sea bed thanks to 3D modeling techniques. Innoceana’s marine biologists have trained the rangers so they can pursue the data collection needed to reinforce conservation efforts in Cocos...
Hear The Whale’s Orchestra: Whale Monitoring Experience
Have you ever heard the soul singing melodies of whales? Our Whale Monitoring Experience has no comparison to any other expedition; guided by a certified biologist, passionate about saving the mysteries that the sea holds within. We start the day at 7:00 in the...
Reducing marine plastic debris: the impact of MCEC Innoceana
Marine plastic debris Plastic pollution is a global problem that is extensively reported for the marine environment. The plastic pollution in the ocean is referred to as marine plastic debris (MPD). Land-based sources are responsible for 75%-80% of the MPD, and...
Coral substrate and rugosity
Corals are essential to our ecosystems, and our job is to protect these endangered animals. Since the creation of Innoceana, much of our research has focused on finding new ways to monitor coral reefs and collect data. We hope to introduce new government policies in...
NET Zero Conference 2022
Since 2018, Innoceana’s mission in marine conservation is done in correspondence with our 3 objectives; innovation, education, and collaboration. This past September, we were able to intersect these missions by proudly exhibiting at the 9th Annual Net Zero conference...
Deep Voice Expedition Chronicle
During August’s last week and September’s first, Costa Rica’s South Pacific region was unusually sunny and dry: something rare given the time of the year. It was the perfect weather to match the arrival of the Deep Voice team. Photo by Flavio Güell Deep Voice is an...
Innotales – the power of storytelling
When in 2020 the pandemic closed borders, halted tourism, shut schools, forced people away from nature and locked millions of families at home, it also took the Innoceana team away from the sea for the first time in years. This did not stop us, of course. The entire...
National alert due to red tides: 12 turtles found dead on South Pacific coasts
In recent days, different tour guides and residents of the Drake community have found up to 12 dead black turtles (Chelonia mydas) on the beaches of the Osa Peninsula. August 1, 2022, Ojochal, Costa Rica — As a result of the recent turtle strandings, different...
Alarming wave of red tides attack the Costa Rican ocean
Different marine conservation organizations warn about the worrying situation and classify it as a national emergency.Dozens of marine species have been found dead in the country's seas.A virtual group has been created to allow the general public to report cases of...
Time to celebrate the third anniversary of our most memorable whale rescue
Monday afternoon. July, 2022. Everybody is a bit stuck at work, school or catching some waves. On top of that, it’s rainy and humid — AKA wet season. A sort of random day to celebrate the third anniversary of the legendary rescue that inspired the Entangled in Costa...
Meet Sylvain Lambrechts – Underwater Photography expedition leader
My name is Sylvain. I’m native to Madagascar; yet, I grew up in Belgium, where I spent a considerable part of my life. I’ve dedicated the last couple of years to traveling the world and diving several oceans. I come from a management background, but I decided to swap...
2022 Surf-A-Thon
This Sunday, June 19th, Bodhi Surf + Yoga —in collaboration with Fundación Somos and Amigos of Costa Rica— is hosting 2022 Surf-A-Thon at Playa Chaman Uvita. This event has been created to support Innoceana's marine conservation efforts. This event will help raise...
Impact report 2021
Happy World Ocean Day! We are so thrilled to announce that our first annual impact report of 2021 is here! We are beyond grateful to share this memoir with you, and to bring you along our journey and evolution into the pioneering organization that we are today. You...
Shipwrecked by human irresponsibility
It’s my first day off since I began my internship with MCEC Innoceana. Everything is planned to be a good day: some snorkeling in the warm waters of the Pacific, local and plant-based food, ticos speaking the fastest Spanish ever and some friends. Once on the boat,...
Diving in Costa Rica
If you’re looking to dive in Costa Rica, you may want to head to the Southern Pacific Zone. Diving in Uvita is one of the best ideas for anyone willing to enjoy to the fullest what the region has to offer. Innoceana’s Marine Conservation & Education Center is...
Interview with Michelle Kloosterman
Michelle Kloosterman (@whaletrailspct) will be traveling solely on foot from the border of Mexico to the border of Canada. She’s attaching a cause greater than herself to her pilgrimage through the Pacific Crest Trail. 🐋 That’s how “Join the Migration” was born, a...
What are microplastics?
Microplastics are tiny plastic pieces between five millimeters and a few hundred nanometers long (70 times smaller than the thickness of a hair). They are now in every corner of our planet, from Florida beach sand to the Arctic sea ice, from the soil to the air....
