whales, killer whales, dolphins, sea turtles, manta rays, marlins and other marine creatures. Due to the Gulf of Chiriquí's capacity to buffer against the effects of El Niño temperature swings, the marine ecosystems within Coiba National Park harbor a high degree of biodiversity. The park harbors 760 species of marine fishes, 33 species of sharks and 20 species of cetaceans. References External links Coiba National Park Video of diving in Coiba Pacific islands of Panama World Heritage Sites in Panama Veraguas Province Protected areas established in 1992 1992 establishments in Panama National parks of Panama