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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    Lion Fish

    Common Names: Lionfish, zebra fish, fire fish, Turkey fish and many more Type: Fish Family: Scorpaenidae (fire fishes, goblin fishes, Rockfishes and scorpion fishes)…

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    Eagle Rays

    Type: Fish Family: Myliobatidae Range: The spotted eagle ray is commonly observed in bays and over coral reefs as well as the occasional foray…

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    Dolphin

    Type: Aquatic Mammal Family: Delphinidae Range: The Dolphin is an aquatic mammal that is found mainly in warm waters in Atlantic, pacific and Indian…

  • Hawksbill turtle

    The hawksbill turtle is also known as hawksbill sea turtle. Scientific name of the hawksbill turtle is Eretmochelys imbricata. This hawksbill turtle is from…