Conservation
& Sustainable Tourism
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November EcoTour Report
For the last 50 years, more and more scientists have been
concerned with the conservation of land, freshwater, and sea
turtles. Read this month's EcoReport by Alberto Herrera to
learn about this & new tour offerings! READ
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Costa Rica's conservation legacy is evident
in the policies that have ensured the rainforest remains domicile
to its endemic and migratory residents. With over 200 square miles
of land and 6,000 acres of sea, this area is home to one of the
planet's most biologically concentrated eco-systems. Residing
within the area are at least 400 species of birds, 140 mammal
species, 116 amphibian and reptile species, 400 tree and 6,000
insect species.
Crocodile Bay strives to promote eco- tourism as it relates to
the following areas:
- Conservation
of biological diversity and cultural diversity through ecosystem
protection
- Promotion
of sustainable use of biodiversity, by providing jobs to the
local community
- Sharing
of socio-economic benefits with local communities and indigenous
people by having their informed consent and participation in
the management of ecotourism enterprises
- Tourism
to unspoiled natural resources, with minimal impact on the environment
being a primary concern.
- Minimization
of tourism's own environmental impact
- Local
culture, flora and fauna being the main attractions
When you visit Crocodile Bay you directly aid in our sponsorship
of the following ecological groups and initiatives:
WideCast:
Help us save the sea turtles!
This
July Crocodile Bay donated new GPS equipment to aid in tracking
leatherback turtles. We have sponsored the tracking of a single
leatherback turtle over a 6 month period:
Crocodile
Bay Also funds the annual patrolling and monitoring of Playa Pejeperro,
one of the Osa Peninsulas most important nesting areas. Every
year more than 2,000 nesting attempts are recorded on this beach.
More about WideCast - WIDECAST’s short-term
objectives are to provide Wider Caribbean governments with updated
information on the status of sea turtles in the region, to provide
specific recommendations for the management and recovery of endangered,
threatened, and vulnerable sea turtle stocks, and to assist governments
in the discharge of their obligations under national law and international
agreements. Longer-term,the goal is to promote a regional capability
to implement scientifically sound sea turtle management and conservation
programs, enabling a collective regional response to reversing
population declines.
Conservation through education and Awareness:
We help community members gain access to tourist revenues
through support of conservation within the area through environmental
education and awareness. Nearly half of our 26 tours directly
utilize the land or services of local businesses who are able
to continue conservation of their fincas (farms) via entrance
fees and donations. The more tours we send to these organizations
the more they are able to preserve precious ecosystems and habitats
as opposed to developing their land for other economic interests.
At the same time we help our visitors from abroad learn about
the delicate ecosystems and habitats in Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula
and how their neglect can result in severe global consequences.
The
following eco/educational tour options directly support the local
economy and environment.
- Corcovado
National Park Tour
- Osa-Wildlife
Sanctuary
- Finca
Kobo Chocolate Farm
- Guaymi
Indigenous Reservation
- Bosque
las Tilapias
- Golfo
Dulce Excursion by Boat
- Miramar
Canopy Tour
- Night
Canopy Tour
- Waterfall
Climbing/Rappelling
- Gold
Panning
- Horseback
Riding
- 14
Bird Watching - Intro
Local
Educational Contributions:
Escuela
Nueva Hoja
Crocodile Bay Recently contributed a new wing to the areas first
bilingual school Nueva Hoja.
Escuela
Saturnino Cedeño
Crocodile Bay also encourages donations from our corporate guests
such as Boston Whaler who have made several donations to improve
classroom conditions and resources.
College
Scholarships:
Every
year Crocodile Bay offers college scholarships to students who
have demonstrated their dedication and hard work by awarding full
scholarships.
We
proudly sponsor the following organizations and initiatives:
MINAE
- Minister of Environment & Energy - Over $30,000 in donations
in the last three years. This money is used for salaries (we sponsored
the annual salary of a corcovado national park ranger this year),
equipment and resources to aid in the conservation of local resources.
Fundacion
Santuario Silvestre de Osa is a local non-profit
organization wholly committed to providing wildlife rescue through
professional care and offer rehabilitation for orphaned, injured
and displaced animals indigenous to the Southern zone of Costa
Rica.
Additional
Conservation Initiatives:
Osa
Earth Day - Presented by
Women of the Osa WOO - Jaguar Level Sponsor
Recycling:
All cans and bottles, engine oil, as well as the use of biodegradable
soaps.
Catch
& Release Fishing - We practice catch and release
sport fishing as well as the use of circle hooks to reduce impact.
Facilities:
We offer the use of our conference facilities to local conservational
and educational groups including MINAE and local English/Spanish
language instruction.
Economy:
Crocodile Bay continues to be the largest employer in Puerto Jimenez,
Costa Rica employing X locals per year. We also make donations
that cover the salaries of one or more local conservation officials
(MINAE).
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