Going Green: Water Conservation

While ‘going green’ was once thought to be a passing trend, it has proven to be a necessary lifestyle change if we hope to preserve our natural resources and way of life.

PASE Responsible Consumption: Fishing Techniques

[singlepic id=2089 w=320 h=240 float=left]When we start buying and consuming sustainable products it is common to find information on what to avoid, like shrimp caught by trawlers, which I consider to be the biggest predators. […]

The Toucan, the symbolic Bird of Costa Ballena

A majestic bird of respectable size and bright color flutters over our forests; it has an unmistakable profile and a melancholic song. It is the toucan, this beautiful bird symbolizes our area. Of the species […]

5th Whales and Dolphins Festival 2013

It is already a tradition! In September, we celebrate the return of the humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in Costa Ballena with the annual Whales and Dolphins Festival held at Parque Nacional Marino Ballena (the entrance […]

PASE responsible consumption: The shark

Sharks belong within the group of cartilaginous fish and sit on top of the food chain. They are large predators, and perform the role of maintaining stability in the population of other predators, herbivores, and […]

Turtle Nesting Season Has Begun!

Playa Tortuga, in Ojochal, is a special beach that is home to many nesting sea turtles. It provides an ideal habitat for nesting turtles as it is surrounded by the salty sea water and the […]