New research using computer simulations suggests strong currents off the coast of Costa Rica may help whisk newborn leatherback turtles to a safer habitat in deep water.

Found near methane seeps, crab "farms" released fluid to derive energy for bacteria growing on its appendanges.

EcoWeek Costa Rica will be host to the State of the Oceans Summit (SOS) in San Jose, on August 12th to the 14th. SOS will feature presentations from both the international and national marine environmental industry with subjects ranging from sharks to ocean plastics pollution.

The population of leatherback turtles in the eastern Pacific Ocean has plummeted by over 90 percent in the last 20 years. Researchers hope by satelitte tagging this ocean faring creatures, will give some insight which can help the species survive.

When Randall Arauz, president of Pretoma put a video of sharks being finned on Costa Rican television, people took notice.

Marine Biologist Kim Holland talks about the huge gatherings of Hammerhead sharks seen in this incredible footage from BBC wildlife show Hammerhead.

Conservation efforts in the past six months have resulted in what is reported to be the most successful nesting season for leatherbacks in Costa Rica in years.