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

Environmental experts press Costa Rica to enforce shark protection laws amid court bans on exports of endangered species like hammerheads ...

All sea turtles are protected under the Endangered Species Act. However, some species are faring better than others.

The newly identified Bolitoglossa chirripoensis, a golden-spotted salamander unique to Costa Rica's Chirripó National Park ...

For total seclusion, Playa Quesera on the Nicoya Peninsula is one of Costa Rica’s most magical hidden gems. Accessed via the Curú Wildlife Refuge, either by a short boat journey or a two-hour hike, ...

From stunning action shots to goofy and heartwarming portraits, this competition celebrates the artistry of dog photographers ...

After surviving the encounter with a nearly four-meter-long specimen, Mauricio Hoyos continues to fight against the stigma ...

Animal symbolism is deeply important to the indigenous peoples of Costa Rica and here you’ll see things you’re ... a reusable water bottle and natural insect repellent. The ocean is beautiful but can ...

A glowing orange nurse shark was discovered in the Caribbean in 2024. With two genetic conditions, this shark is the first of ...

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — A Mexican marine biologist was seriously injured after he was attacked by a shark while working off Costa Rica’s Pacific coast and transferred to a hospital in the ...

The richness of Costa Rica’s wildlife isn’t just about numbers—it’s a reflection of the intricate interconnections that ...

The world we share with countless species is growing smaller, and for some, it’s already too late. Over the past century, ...