Ostional Wildlife Refuge
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| Ostional Wildlife Refuge | |
|---|---|
| Location: | Costa Rica |
| Area: | 180 acres |
| Established: | 1984 |
| Governing body: | National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) |
The Ostional Wildlife Refuge is a Wildlife refuge of Costa Rica, part of the Tempisque Conservation Area, was originally declared a protected area in 1982, and its status has been changed several times since then, including covering a larger area both on land and out to sea. It was created to protect important nesting beaches of the marine turtle Lepidochelys olivacea.
[edit] External links
- Ostional Wildlife Refuge at Costa Rica National Parks
