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Costa Rica Expands Cocos Island National Park

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Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado signed a decree expanding Cocos Island National Park, increasing the fully protected area in its Pacific waters by nearly...
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Scientist tags shark that killed United States tourist off Cocos Island

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The scientist charged the 14-foot female tiger shark and used a six-foot pole spear to place the transmitter.
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Visit Costa Rica’s famed Isla del Coco – without leaving San José

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Using video mapping and other technological tools, we can experience a full day at the island.
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U.S. tourist killed in shark attack off Costa Rica’s Cocos Island

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A 49-year-old female tourist from the United States was killed by a tiger shark this week while diving off the Isla del Coco, a...
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