Whales and Dolphins
Through an executive
decree issued by
President Oscar Arias,
Costa Rica became one of
the first sanctuaries
for whales and dolphins
in Latin America.
This means that all and
any activities which
involve the hunting,
catching, hurting, or in
any other way harassing
or trading cetaceans are
banned in all
territorial waters,
including those in the
Pacific Ocean and the
Caribbean Sea.
In addition to being
part of the migration
routes of whales, Costa
Rican waters –scientists
have confirmed– harbor
several areas where
whales mate and give
birth. The species
confirmed include
humpback whales, which
are endangered, official
sources said.
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