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Tubbataha Reef....RP's only marine park and a Unesco World Heritage Site

Manila : Philippines | 2 months ago  
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Tubbataha Reef

Tubbataha Reef, is where some of world's most beautiful coral reefs can be found. Present here is an astonishing diversity of marine life. The reef is about 10,000 hectares and lies in the heart of Coral Triangle, the world's center of marin biodiversity.

The reef, located in the middle of Sulu Sea and uses the island Palawan as its regular jump off point.

The reef is home to :

  • 615 species of fish
  • 369 species of corals (about half of all coral species in the world)
  • 11 species of sharks
  • 12 species of dolphins & whales
  • Nesting Hawksbill & Green sea turtles
  • Over 100 species of birds
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  • Posted By rroxas08 rroxas08 | 2 months ago
    Yeah I have heard that Palawan has beautiful coral reef...wish to experience diving there one of this days...
  • Posted By zhey21 zhey21 | about 1 month ago
    thats why we are proud to be pinoy!
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