Cocos Island

Cocos Island National Park is located on a volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean. Surrounded by deep waters with counter-currents, it is known for its populations of Hammerhead sharks, white-tip sharks, rays, tuna and dolphins. It has dense vegetation and a humid climate.

Year	Decision	Comments
2002	Extended	Extension of marine zone
1997	Inscribed	Reasons for inscription
1986	Rejected	Does not meet criteria

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• Cocos Island National Park
• Country: Costa Rica
• Year: 1997
• Natural Heritage
  Criteria:  (9) (10)
• Category: Natural landscape, Marine / Coastal
• Connections: "Extended" Sites . Marine sites . Pacific Ocean . Piracy . Prison . Rainforests . Ramsar Wetlands . Rejected, and then inscribed . Turtles and tortoises . Uninhabited islands . World Heritage Forest Programme .
  
  News and links:
  » A good introduction on the Cocos Island Web Page.
  
  
  
  

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