Dome of Costa Rica & Corcovado National Park
Among the incredible places we visit along this expedition, it is absolutely important to mention the value of one privileged section of the Pacific Ocean; located south of the Osa Peninsula, it is named Conchal Sea Mount.
A sea mount is a mountain that rises from the bottom of the ocean with a summit under the water surface, not quite breaching the air, which would make it an island. An irregular bottom causes the upwelling of cold nutrient rich water found in the depth. The crash of these cold water currents with these geographical formations allows varied forms of microorganisms to flourish; this is a phenomenon that in turn produces the attraction of different species of fish and marine mammals. This gave us the chance to find four species of dolphins…in one day!!! Our guests on board the Sea Voyager had the opportunity to share this great moment.
Later in the morning we continued our trip and stopped in front of one of the most important protected areas in Costa Rica; Corcovado National Park. There is not hesitation among the international scientific community to consider this region the most biologically intense place on Earth. The forest and lush vegetation had been formed after decades and even centuries with trees over 100 feet.
In three different groups we explored the trails. Waterfalls, mountains, beaches, birds, mammals, reptiles and the beauty of a clear day under the tropical sunshine was the perfect complement for an exciting day full of discoveries and learning about the importance of all those fragile environments.
Back on the ship, we also had the magic of a sunset with Caño Island in the background. It closed our day with a touch of gold.
Among the incredible places we visit along this expedition, it is absolutely important to mention the value of one privileged section of the Pacific Ocean; located south of the Osa Peninsula, it is named Conchal Sea Mount.
A sea mount is a mountain that rises from the bottom of the ocean with a summit under the water surface, not quite breaching the air, which would make it an island. An irregular bottom causes the upwelling of cold nutrient rich water found in the depth. The crash of these cold water currents with these geographical formations allows varied forms of microorganisms to flourish; this is a phenomenon that in turn produces the attraction of different species of fish and marine mammals. This gave us the chance to find four species of dolphins…in one day!!! Our guests on board the Sea Voyager had the opportunity to share this great moment.
Later in the morning we continued our trip and stopped in front of one of the most important protected areas in Costa Rica; Corcovado National Park. There is not hesitation among the international scientific community to consider this region the most biologically intense place on Earth. The forest and lush vegetation had been formed after decades and even centuries with trees over 100 feet.
In three different groups we explored the trails. Waterfalls, mountains, beaches, birds, mammals, reptiles and the beauty of a clear day under the tropical sunshine was the perfect complement for an exciting day full of discoveries and learning about the importance of all those fragile environments.
Back on the ship, we also had the magic of a sunset with Caño Island in the background. It closed our day with a touch of gold.
