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to the Mexican Naval Station, Socorro Island lies about 30 miles south
of San Benedicto. The island is about 10 miles across and is surrounded
by exciting dive sites such as Cabo Pearce, The Aquarium, Roca O'Neil
and Punta Tosca. Dolphins, hammerheads, mantas and other sharks are commonly
spotted here.
The
Socorro Mockingbird, Mimus graysoni is one of the fifty rarest
birds in the world. This
species, endemic to Isla Socorro is critically endangered at less than
400 individuals. This is mainly due to loss of habitat created by sheep
that have been introduced to the island.
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