The male snorkeler is apparently Aaron Miranda, who described: “I’m coming across a Costa Rican-style submarine.” (His ...

A group of tourists in Guanacaste, Costa Rica had a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with a whale shark. This came as they were ...

One of the most impressive experiences you can have with wildlife kicks off with a shouted command. "Come on, come on, come on -- into the water," guide Georgia Clements yelled to her guests.

BAJA CALIFORNIA, Mexico — Miguel Aguíñiga Rodríguez, Baja California’s Secretary of Tourism, has announced the start of the whale shark observation season, running from June 1 to December 15 in Bahía ...

Weighing up to several tons, whale sharks are also notable for their markings. Each pattern of spots is unique and scientists identify individual fish using computer programs first developed to study ...

We’re just 10 minutes out to sea when a large shadow the size of a bus passes under the boat. “There!” our captain says, pulling the boat around. We slow and gaze below in awe as a 28’ whale shark ...

Clean, modern public restrooms—an essential facility for any major tourism destination—are now available for visitors at the ...

JAMESTOWN, St. Helena — Whale sharks shouldn't be hard for scientists to find. They are enormous — they are the biggest fish in the sea and perhaps the biggest fish to have ever lived. They are found ...