Fishery and Aquaculture Country Profile for Costa Rica
- aquatic species caught by country or area, by species items, by
FAO major fishing areas, and year, for all commercial, industrial,
recreational and subsistence purposes. The harvest from mariculture,
aquaculture and other kinds of fish farming is also included.
Ministry of
Agriculture and Livestock - Ministerio de Agricultura y
Ganaderia
International Association of Fish Inspectors
- Fish, seafood and associated products that are
safe, of acceptable quality and readily available
for sale in the world's marketplaces. The
International Association of Fish Inspectors (IAFI)
is a new and growing organization serving the world
fish inspection community. As stated in our Charter,
IAFI exists to promote the exchange of ideas and
information, foster interaction, understanding and
professional collaboration among individuals,
organizations, and governments, disseminate
knowledge about fish, seafood, and associated
products inspection, and promote advancement of the
state-of-the-art in fish inspection research and
education.
Inter
American Tropical Tuna Commission: The IATTC, established by
international convention in 1950, is responsible for the
conservation and management of fisheries for tunas and other species
taken by tuna-fishing vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Ocean
Health Index Costa Rica - The Ocean Health Index is a valuable tool for the
ongoing assessment of ocean health. By providing a means to advance
comprehensive ocean policy and compare future progress, the Index
can inform decisions about how to use or protect marine ecosystems.
The Index is a collaborative effort, made possible through
contributions from more than 65 scientists/ocean experts and
partnerships between organizations including the National Center for
Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, Sea Around Us, Conservation
International, National Geographic, and the New England Aquarium.
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