AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDeep-Sea Biodiversity: Costa Rican researchers using the remotely operated vehicle SuBastian have identified a bright yellow deep-water coral, Laurinque elenya, so genetically distinct it required a new taxonomic family—specimens came from seamounts near Isla del Coco and the Pacific margin. Wildlife Tech in the Forest: At Taboga Forest Reserve in Guanacaste, scientists tested “CapuchinAI,” a touchscreen-and-reward station that wild capuchin monkeys learned to use, offering a new way to study animal cognition in place. Conservation Alarm: Environmental groups have put Corcovado National Park on “red alert,” citing sewage discharges from Sirena Biological Station, decaying infrastructure, and chronic underfunding. Public Safety: Search efforts continue for a missing hiker in Costa Rica’s Chirripó National Park, with specialized Red Cross teams, dogs, and drones reported in the operation. Health & Tourism: A new report highlights Costa Rica’s dental tourism pull, driven by U.S. patients seeking lower costs and pairing care with a vacation. Trade Compliance Tech: The U.S. is rolling out “Detective Border,” an AI system that assigns risk scores to shipments before customs to target transshipped goods.
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