AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDeep-Sea Discovery: Costa Rica researchers identified a bright yellow deep-water coral off the Pacific that’s so genetically distinct it required a new taxonomic family, Laurinque elenya, found on seamounts near Isla del Coco. Wildlife Tech in the Forest: At a Guanacaste reserve, CapuchinAI uses cameras, a touchscreen, and rewards to show wild capuchin monkeys can learn touchscreen tasks and even “kiss” the screen for food. Conservation Alarm: Costa Rican environmental groups put Corcovado National Park on “red alert,” citing sewage discharges from Sirena Biological Station, crumbling infrastructure, and chronic underfunding. Public Health & Biosecurity: The New World screwworm fly is back in the U.S., with cases reported in Texas and New Mexico after spreading north from Panama—raising stakes for animal wound prevention. Local Research & Nature: UNED researchers are monitoring a dense agami heron colony near Caño Negro, tracking nests and breeding success. Tech & Policy: Costa Rica is set to host a regional cybersecurity debate at Cybersec Summit 2026, spotlighting security and intelligence priorities. Space/Geoscience: A deep-sea mission near the East Pacific Rise reportedly directly witnessed a mid-ocean ridge eruption, offering fresh clues about seafloor spreading.
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