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Rated one of the world's best snorkel sites, this narrow passage delivers a gentle current that carries you over a dazzling seascape of bizarre corals, vibrant reef fish, and the occasional turtle or ray. Part of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands marine park, the beach itself — Cossies Beach — is a pristine slice of white sand with no permanent buildings, providing a true castaway experience. 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