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.

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.

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    Manta Rays

    Common Name: Manta Rays Type: Fish Family: Mobulidae (manta rays) Range: It ranges throughout waters of the world, typically around coral reefs, Worldwide, particularly…

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    The Grouper

    Common Name: Grouper Type: Fish Family: Serranidae Range: The most common and prominent species of Grouper, Nassau and Black grouper are available in abundant…

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    Hammerhead Shark

    Common Name: Hammerhead Shark Type: Fish Family: Sphyrnidae Range: Hammerheads are available worldwide in the warmer waters along coastal lines and continental slope. They…

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    Sperm Whale

    Common Name: Sperm Whale Type: Mammal Family: Physeteridae Range: The sperm whales have a large geographic range. It is presented almost in all oceanic…

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    Orca

    Common Name: Orca, Killer Whale Type: Mammal Family: Delphinidae Range: Killer whales or Orca are available in most seas and all oceans. They have…