Famed actor Alex Rocco lends the perfect the voice to our guide, Rocco the Shark. Travel with Rocco as he escorts the viewer on an underwater tour of Cocos Island, introducing resident animals and discussing his relationship with each. Issues addressed during this light five minute presentation include relationships between rays and sharks, protection afforded sharks in Cocos and Galapagos World Heritage Sites, and the importance of developing and patrolling the corridors between the parks. Young viewers are given the option to write an e-mail voicing their concerns, thus fostering an understanding of enpowerment and stewardship in young viewers.
Topics Covered by 'Rocco' :
Cocos Island, Costa Rica - Location and description
Symbiosis
Similarities and Differences Between Sharks and Rays
National Marine Parks
Corridors - Explanation of their function and importance
Shark - Human Relationship: most sharks are not threats to humans, many only eat microscopic organisms
Alex Rocco immediately gained attention as the hard-edged Vegas business tycoon Moe Green in The Godfather, directed by Francis Ford Coppola. More recently, Rocco has starred on the big screen in The Wedding Planner, Find Me Guilty, and A Bug's Life. Television viewers will recognize Rocco from his regular appearances on "The Facts of Life" and "The Division", as well as myriad other guest appearances. Want to find out more about Rocco? Click Here or Here.
"Rocco of Cocos" Island was designed and fulfills mandatory National Core Curriculum for students in grades 3 - 7.
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Alex Rocco immediately gained attention as the hard-edged Vegas business tycoon Moe Green in The Godfather, directed by Francis Ford Coppola. More recently, Rocco has starred on the big screen in The Wedding Planner, Find Me Guilty, and A Bug's Life. Television viewers will recognize Rocco from his regular appearances on "The Facts of Life" and "The Division", as well as myriad other guest appearances. Want to find out more about Rocco? 
