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This beautiful place was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997.
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The national park was created in 1978 to protect the unique ecological diversity and habitats that the site provides for marine wildlife, including pelagic species such as sharks.
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(2019). Isla del Cocos National Park. Retrieved November 19, 2019, from Webmaster website: https://costa-rica-guide.com/nature/national-parks/isla-del-cocos/