The heart of the Costa Rica beats Pacific blue.

Deep sea tourism dominates the Central region, with thousands of anglers arriving to the Los Suenos and Jaco areas throughout the year. Charter services fuel the economy, and preserving that income has become the goal of fishermen and advocates alike.

That goal recently became obtainable.

According to Costa Rica News, the Costa Rican Institute of Fishing and Aquaculture and the Foundation for the Development and the Promotion of Research and Transfer Agricultural Technology of Costa Rica have banded together to create a sustainable initiative. This initiative seeks to bring in private companies, who will then offer grants for extensive marine development. These companies will help to stimulate local industries, as well as strengthen conservation laws.

Through this act the Costa Rican economy can be fortified, with six areas (Palito-Montero, Horse Island, Golfo Dulce, San Juanillo, Medlar and Tarcoles) already reaping the benefits.

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