Costa Rica Blue: essential COSTA RICA launches new platform to protect the country’s oceans | News
According to the National Geographic Institute, Costa Rica’s marine territory is ten times larger than its land area, yet this reality is not always part of the country’s collective consciousness. In response, and with the aim of promoting conservation and education, the essential COSTA RICA country brand launched Costa Rica Blue, a digital platform designed to bring Costa Ricans closer to the knowledge and importance of their oceans.
The initiative aims to strengthen ocean literacy through an interactive and educational platform that encourages the protection of marine ecosystems. Costa Rica Blue is available free of charge to students, teachers and the general public via the following link: https://www.esencialcostarica.com/costaricablue/
“Costa Rica Blue was born from the need to better understand our oceans and recognize their value. We believe that knowledge is the first step to protection, and this platform aims to do just that: bringing this knowledge to more people – especially younger generations – through an accessible and interactive experience,” said Adriana Acosta, director of the essential COSTA RICA brand.
According to the Schmidt Ocean Institute, more than 7,000 marine species have been recorded in Costa Rican waters, many of which are unique or endemic. Costa Rica Blue immerses users in the depths of Costa Rican waters and invites them to discover these species, providing information about each species, as well as the environment, temperatures and pressure levels in which they live.
In addition, the platform contains important information about coral reefs and seamounts, as well as warnings about the risks of overfishing for vulnerable species and marine biodiversity.
“Costa Rica is a deep blue country, yet we are not always fully aware of what that means. This platform is an invitation to rediscover that wealth, reconnect with our oceans and understand that their protection is part of who we are as a country. This initiative reflects the values of sustainability and innovation promoted by the essential COSTA RICA country brand,” Acosta added.
Costa Rica Blue is a project developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Education (MEP), as a key partner in the implementation of the initiative within the national education system.
“These learning resources are designed in line with the science and biology curricula for students in primary and upper secondary education in different academic directions. They serve as a complementary tool to strengthen the teaching and learning processes in the classroom,” says Alfredo Ortega Cordero, head of the department of primary and upper secondary education at the Curriculum Development Directorate of the MEP.
Why are oceans important?
92% of Costa Rica’s territory consists of ocean
The country’s marine territory is about 10 times larger than its land area
Costa Rica is home to approximately 3.5% of the world’s reported marine species
Oceans generate more than 50% of the oxygen we breathe and absorb almost 30% of the CO₂ produced by humanity, underscoring their importance to planetary balance.
