Are We Killing Cocos?

The last three days, we have witnessed firsthand what’s killing the oceans. It was like waking up from the most wonderful dream to the crudest reality.

We spent two weeks experiencing nature at its best in Cocos Island National Park. Every dive we saw large schools of predators such as hammerhead sharks, Galapagos sharks, mullet snapper, and bigeye trevally. Every night, we witnessed ferocious hunting by a pack of 100 whitetip sharks. We couldn’t believe that so much life could exist underwater.

Then we saw the dark side of Cocos Island. Please watch the series of videos below to see it yourself.

The first video tells the sad story of four men and 500 hooks. The second tells a brutal story that broke our hearts and makes us wonder whether this natural wonder will survive. The third is a testament to the irrationality of men.

Please stay tuned for more. The oceans are in peril and we know why. We also know what it takes to fix some of the problems. In the coming days, we will unveil more of what’s going on, unnoticed, in this remote part of the world, and why you should care.



In the photo above:
Yellowfin tuna caught on one of many lines illegally placed in protected waters within a few miles of Cocos Island.