Leatherback Scientist Asks Costa Ricans to Save Las Baulas
Frank Paladino Ph.D. has devoted years to the study of Leatherback sea turtles in Costa Rica and all over the world. He now adds his voice to the many conservationists strongly opposed to downgrading Las Baulas National Park and threatening the survival of these magnificent creatures. Frank is a distinguished professor in the Department of [...]
Another Prominent Voice for the Leatherbacks
Dr. Richard LaVal received an email from Alvaro Ugalde with the Voice of the Leatherback Turtles attached. He read the magazine and immediately sent a letter to the Legiislative Assembly on behalf of Las Baulas National Park and the Leatherbacks. In addition, he forwarded the magazine to colleagues and friends and provided his own introduction. [...]
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- My Readers Write – More Questions about Costa Rica October 10, 2011Hi to my faithful readers. Here is yet another addition of “My Readers Write” In this post you will find both emails and comments asking me questions are generally not covered in The REAL Costa Rica or this Blog…. or maybe they are answered, but there is some other twist that I think might be […]
- Applying for a Tourist Visa to the USA September 29, 2011I have had a few emails from readers asking how hard it is for a Costa Rica citizen to get a US tourist. Spouses of North Americans are specifically concerned with this. A Costa Rica citizen applying for a tourist visa to the USA may find the road a bit difficult. My wife just received […]
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