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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    Land Crab

    Common Name: Land Crabs or Tajalines Family: Gecarcinidae Range: The natural range of the land crab is throughout the Caribbean Sea, Bermuda, Texas, and…

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    Hermit Crab

    Common Name: Hermit Crab Type: Marine animal Family: Paguroidea Range: There are some land hermit crabs and few crabs that live in the ocean….

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    Bull Shark

    Common Name: Bull Shark Type: Mammal Family: Carcharhinidae Range: Bull Sharks live in both the fresh and salt water. Off the Atlantic coast of…

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    Octopus

    Common Name: Octopus Type: Invertebrate Marine animal Family: Octopoda. Range: The giant Pacific octopus is common to the intertidal zone to depths of nearly…