AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMarine Conservation: A Costa Rican attorney has asked a court to suspend both targeted and accidental shark fishing around Cocos Island, arguing that the protected area lacks a fisheries management plan. The request covers eight shark groups, including hammerheads and tiger sharks. Technology Education: A budget dispute threatens TEC’s Limón campus, where 417 students study computer engineering and other fields. The rector says a ₡491 million cut could force it to close; former president Rodrigo Chaves called her a terrorist. Wildlife Research: Scarlet macaws are pairing for the breeding season on the Central Pacific coast. Eleven camera-equipped nests now stream live, allowing researchers to track eggs, hatching and chick survival without disturbing the birds. AI and Jobs: A World Bank analysis finds 38% of Costa Rican jobs are exposed to AI—the highest share in Latin America. Exposure can mean automation, increased productivity or uncertain effects. Native Bees: Costa Rica’s Constitutional Chamber will review rules that restrict commercial use of native stingless bees to two species without further scientific studies. The case could shape both pollinator protection and traditional beekeeping.
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