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Nature is a Mother
A small group of kayakers paddled alongside the shores of the Osa Peninsula in Golfo Dulce, sunlight reflecting emerald rainforest on the cerulean sea. Oaring their way around a tip of land and into a serene bay, the threesome unexpectedly came … Continue reading
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Time to Celebrate!
Jump for joy! The impending Yellowfin tuna farm permitted for construction near the mouth of Golfo Dulce has been stopped! As Jorge would say, “Yipy!” In early November SETENA (Costa Rica’s Environmental Secretariat) took decisive action when it ended negotiations … Continue reading
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The Proof is in the Pudding
Here we are at last. After two months working with Jorge on the Osa Peninsula, eighty-two interviews with fishermen and guides, thirty days on the water, and several subsequent months of data analysis, literature reviews and writing, my project report … Continue reading
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Brooke’s Cyber Expedition: Blogs for Friends of the Osa
I’ve been writing special posts for Friends of the Osa’s new bi-lingual blog site, which can be read in either English or Spanish. My newest posting is a story about Humpback whales inside the gulf: http://osaconservation.org/blog/789/golfo-dulce-hotspot-for-humpbacks/, and my first contribution was an introduction … Continue reading
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Brooke’s Cyber Expedition: Rainforest Radio Interview
I recently did an interview on the L.A. Talk Radio Show “Jana of the Jungle”: www.latalkradio.com/Players/Jani-031710.shtml. In the first half of the almost-hour long dialogue, I revealed some details about my childhood and the life path that led to … Continue reading
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About Brooke Bessesen
As a conservation biologist, Brooke Bessesen studies vital biomes and the unique animal species that inhabit them. Her restless spirit takes her traveling as often as possible to work with wildlife, and she has made some exciting discoveries during her research … Continue reading
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Video of Humpbacks off Punta Banco, Costa Rica
We documented this group of Humpback whales, a MCE (Mother-Calf-Escort), about 1.5 km off the shores of Punta Banco. That’s right where the tuna farm is planned—I mean the exact location! It was a one of our most significant sightings. … Continue reading
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Living in Puerto Jimenez on the Osa Peninsula
While the hours in Golfo Dulce are spent looking for wildlife, my time on terra firma is deeply enriched by people and places. In fact, this entire journey began with a single email from my treasured and respected friend, biologist … Continue reading
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Charging Across the Wild Blue
Here the water is a capricious beauty, changing colors on a whim like outfits to suit her mood. Blues and greens are favorites, but I have also seen gloomy greys and the softest of pinks. And after every sunset she … Continue reading
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Spanish Immersion in Guatemala
Today I’m blogging from the beautiful old colonial town of Antigua in Guatemala. I’m here this week for Spanish immersion classes. Students learn one-on-one at La Union—I have opted for seven hours of private lessons a day, plus homework. The … Continue reading
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