Mission Blue announces new point of hope: Osa, Costa Rica’s Biological Marine Corridor
Humpback whales migrate to warm waters around the Osa Peninsula to breed
Ocean Conservancy Blue quest announced its latest addition Hope Spot—Osa Biological Marine Corridor in Costa Rica. The waters off the Osa Peninsula attract migratory species such as humpbacks, which swim more than 6,000 miles from Antarctica to breed. The whale pods, along with hammerhead sharks, manta rays and sea turtles, rely on the area’s rich ecology, including coral reefs, mangroves and one of the largest wetlands on the shore. the Pacific Ocean of Central America.
“These areas are breeding and feeding grounds for several species of whales and thousands of other creatures such as sharks, tuna, and other small creatures that all the rest live,” the founder said. Mission Blue, Dr. Sylvia Earle, said. “By helping to protect this entire corridor of life along the Osa Peninsula, life itself will be enhanced.”
Although the waters have some protections — MPAs around Marino Ballena National Park, Terraba-Sierpe National Wetland, Caño Island Biological Reserve and Corcovado National Park — need to be protected. more defense according to Carlos Mallo Molina, Mission Blue Champion and Founder Innoceanaa marine conservation NGO in Costa Rica.
“Restoring the marine ecosystem off the Osa Peninsula will enrich local communities economically, physically and spiritually,” says Mallo Molina. “Craft fishers will be in a better place thanks to healthy coral reefs and mangroves. With the ban on industrial fishing, diving spots will become more attractive, strengthening the local eco-tourism industry. It means win-win for all life here, including humans. “
Supported by Rolex, through its Perpetual Planet initiative, Mission Blue has established more than 130 Hope Points, providing an international vision to local communities that advocate for the legal protection of “places of interest.” particular feature that is scientifically determined to be important for the health of the oceans.” The organization’s goal is to contribute to the international goal of protecting 30% of the oceans by 2030.
Learn more about New Hope Point on Mission Blue website.
National Geographic has described the waters off Costa Rica’s Osa peninsula as “the most biologically intense place on Earth”
Diving team from Innoceana working on Caño Island in an effort to advance scientific knowledge of the area
Sea turtles are among the many species that will benefit from the establishment of a new Point of Hope
