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Inscription: Cocos Island National Park (Costa Rica)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
VIII.A
Date
Dec 1, 1997
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Status
Active
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Treaty
Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972)
Meeting
21e session du Comité
Website
whc.unesco.org
Abstract

Cocos Island National Park

820

Costa Rica

N(ii)(iv)

The Committee inscribed Cocos Island National Park under natural criteria (ii) and (iv) because of the critical habitats the site provides for marine wildlife including large pelagic species, especially sharks. The Committee commended the Government of Costa Rica for its initiative to incorporate the marine environment into the Park and encouraged it to extend management from 8km to the 15km legal limit around the island.