well, i'll be spending a week or so at a golf/beach resort in the nicoya peninsula in costa rica starting next week (midweek)...i have NEVER seen a stomatopod in its natural environs, but i'm hoping the fact that i'm staying in one place for so long will allow me to fully explore the beach area...unfortunately, since i don't scuba, i'll simply be snorkeling close to the beach - SIGH....