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Jewels of the Deep – The Treasures of Cocos Island
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Jewels of the Deep – The Treasures of Cocos Island

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The underwater worlds of tropical waters, deep oceans and island shores. Cocos Island lies off the shore of Costa Rica. This film focuses on the rich underwater life of this dream dive location, including its huge shark population. It also traces the legends of pirate treasures, and tells of the threat posed by modern-day fishing.
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