Author: Tristan Paylado

Tristan Paylado is a Filipino marine biologist and CMAS 2-Star scuba instructor. He has written Costa Rica Journeys' guides to diving, snorkeling and ocean wildlife since 2016, from Caño Island and Cocos Island to sea turtles, sharks and humpback whales. He studied at the University of Nueva Caceres and dives the reefs of the Philippines whenever he can.

Animals | Mammals | Marine Animals

The Blue Whale

Common Name: Blue Whale Type: Mammal Family: Balaenopteridae Range: Blue whales always live at the surface of the ocean and are available in all…
Islands | Marine Reserve | Osa Peninsula | Puntarenas Province | Scuba Spots

Caño Island Marine Reserve

Caño Island is one of the very best scuba diving spots in Costa Rica, and avid divers who visit the country will usually make…
Animals | Fish | Marine Animals

Sea Horse

Common Name: Sea Horse Type: Fish Family: Syngnathidae Range: Seahorse is found in shallow tropical and temperate waters throughout the world. You will come…
Animals | Reptiles & Amphibians

Sea Snakes

Common Name: Sea Snakes Type: Reptile Family: Hydrophiinae Range: Hydrophiinae family sea snakes are mostly confined to the warm tropical waters of the western…
Animals | Coral Reefs | Marine Animals

Coral Reefs

Common Name: Coral Reefs Type: Invertebrate Family: Corals are sessile animals, meaning they are not movable and stay fixed in one place. Range: Corals…