Cocos Island is a small, remote island located in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 550 kilometers off the coast of Costa Rica.
The island was declared a Costa Rican National Park in 1978 and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cocos Island is known for its stunning natural beauty, including dense rainforest, cascading waterfalls, and pristine beaches.
The island is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species, many of which are endemic to the island and found nowhere else in the world.
Cocos Island is particularly renowned for its marine biodiversity, with over 300 species of fish, 600 species of crustaceans, and 200 species of mollusks found in the surrounding waters.
The island's waters are also home to a variety of shark species, including hammerheads, tiger sharks, and white-tip reef sharks.
Cocos Island has a fascinating pirate history, with legends suggesting that treasure has been buried on the island's shores for centuries.
In the 19th century, Cocos Island was used as a base for whaling operations, and several whaling stations were established on the island.
Cocos Island was also used as a filming location for the 1997 movie "Jurassic Park: The Lost World," and scenes from several other films and TV shows have been shot on the island.
Despite its remote location, Cocos Island has been subject to illegal fishing and poaching, leading to efforts by the Costa Rican government and conservation groups to protect the island's unique ecosystems.