The greater bulldog bat is one of the bats that regularly catches fish.
Explore Puntarenas & the Gulf Islands
Puntarenas and the Gulf Islands offer a maritime view of Costa Rica, where coastal communities, island landscapes and boat journeys connect across the Gulf of Nicoya. Discover how people and wildlife depend on these Pacific waters. Let curiosity lead to understanding, gratitude and care for the people and landscapes that welcome you.
Humpback Whale
A humpback whale is a mammal that breathes air through blowholes and nurses its young with milk.
Common Bottlenose Dolphin
The common bottlenose dolphin has a short thick beak and a generally gray body.
Smooth-ribbed Mangrove Cockle
This mangrove cockle resembles its knobby relative, but details differ.
