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FRIENDS OF
COCOS ISLAND
:: The Island
Cocos Island, 532 km. southeast of Puntarenas,
Costa Rica, is an oceanic island of volcanic origin, with
a land surface of 24 square km. From a historical point
of view, the most important areas are the Chatham and Wafer
bays, the only feasible safe docking access on the island.
:: The Foundation
Friends of Cocos Island Foundation (FAICO)
which was created in 1994 under the laws of the Republic
of Costa Rica is an independent, proactive, non-profit,
apolitical and multi-sectorial organization, which is committed
to the long-term management, protection and conservation
of the Cocos Island National Marine Park, World Natural
Heritage Site (UNESCO 1997) and Wetlands of International
Importance (RAMSAR 1998).
It is integrated by distinguished citizens,
businessmen and women, scholars, government officials and
nature lovers who make up the General Assembly, the Board
of Directors and the Executive Committee. Has an effective
and efficient internal organization which also out sources
additional resources for defined periods of time to implement
specific projects.
Bold pattern of black, with and yellow;
greatly elongated dorsal and anal fins. Tubular snout.
There are few places where humans have
not altered the normal course of nature; Cocos Island, is
a sanctuary for life, a refuge of exceptional biodiversity
in a magical world of indescribable beauty.
| CONTACT FUNDACION AMIGOS DE ISLA DEL COCO
Tel: ( 506 )
2579257
Fax: ( 506 )
2579257
WEB: www.cocosisland.org |
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SAVE,
PROTECT, RESTORE….
Let`s
be responsible human beings !
How
to help ?
Your donation contributes
to the management, protection and conservation of the Cocos
Island National Park, World Natural Heritage Site …
We still have time to protect what we should inherit to
others!
:: Afiliation
Program
The island is the
treasure. We believe it too!
We invite you to join the Friends of Cocos Island Program.
You can be a part of this program and your contribution
will be used for the management, protection and conservation
of this World Heritage Site.
Your contribution
will help guarantee the conservation of this wealth of marine
and land resources in Costa Rica for the whole world.
Help us save the
treasure.... Cocos Island!
Contribution Categories
The Foundation has
created the following categories in recognition of your
support:
Friend of Cocos Island up to $1,000 / year
Contributing Friend $1,000 – 5,000 / year
Benefactor Friend $5,000 – 10,000 / year
Sponsoring Friend over $10,000 / year
Let’s help save the treasure... Cocos Island!
Donations to the
Friends of Cocos Island Foundation, are income tax deductible
(under article 8, paragraph q, of the Income Tax Law, amended
by Law No. 7535 of 1 August 1995 and article 12 of the Regulations
to the Income Tax Law: Deductible Costs and Expenses) in
Costa Rica.
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