21COM VIII.A
Inscription: Cocos Island National Park (Costa Rica)
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.
Documents
Original Decision Document
Context of Decision
WHC-97/CONF.208/04B
WHC-97/CONF.208/10.Rev.
Original Decision DocumentContext of Decision
WHC-97/CONF.208/04B
WHC-97/CONF.208/10.Rev.
Themes: Inscriptions on the World Heritage List
States Parties: Costa Rica
Properties: Cocos Island National Park
Session: 21COM