The species, named Pectinereis strickrotti, was found 30 miles off the coast of Costa Rica, and represents one of the most intriguing new sea creatures found in recent years.

The CIA leased a ship for real deep-sea mining, according to Jones. He found an old photograph of the roughly eight-metre- (26-feet-) wide machine used to harvest nodules.

Pull up to the sunny grounds of the W Hotel in Costa Rica’s Reserva Conchal, and it feels like stepping into the heart of nature — think “Jurassic Park,” minus the dinosaurs.

Uncover the secrets of Costa Rica's night herons. From their roosting habits to their hunting techniques, the black-crowned and yellow-crowned night herons are a wonder to behold. ... It too will ...