But earlier this month, researchers announced something overwhelmingly positive: Green sea turtles, the iconic marine species ...

Scientists on a mission to explore Costa Rican waters made incredible scientific discoveries along the way: identifying four new species of deep-sea corals and at least eight other sea creatures. A ...

Scientists have discovered at least four new species of octopus in the deep waters of a 100-square-mile area near Costa Rica, officials from the Schmidt Ocean Institute said on Tuesday. An ...

Costa Rica is a paradise for nature lovers, with its stunning landscapes and vibrant wildlife. While the country’s rich biodiversity is one of its biggest attractions, it’s important to be aware of ...

Enigmatic octopuses that have been newly discovered in the waters off Costa Rica add to a growing registry of deep-sea dwellers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Though Costa Rican diving is probably best known for big-animal encounters, divers looking for interesting bottom life will not be disappointed. While the Caribbean has a greater diversity of reef and ...

An octopus hatchling emerges from a group of eggs at a new octopus nursery, first discovered by the same team in June, at Tengosed Seamount, off Costa Rica. automation Scientists have discovered at ...