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Tubbataha Reef is an atoll coral reef located in the Sulu Sea of the Philippines, under the political jurisdiction of Cagayancillo, around 150km southeast of Puerto Princesa City. It is a marine sanctuary protected as Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park. It is nominated at the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Tubbataha is the Philippines' only marine natural Park and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a place of global importance, being preserved for generations to come. The word "tubbataha" is a combination of two Samal words which means "a long reef exposed at low tide". Tubbataha is located in the Sulu Sea, 98 nautical miles (181 km) southeast of Puerto Princesa City in the Palawan Province. The reef is made up of two coral atolls divided by an eight-kilometer (5 miles) wide channel. The South Atoll, the smaller of the two is five kilometers in length and three kilometers in width; while the North Atoll, the larger of the two is 16 kilometers (10 miles) long and five kilometers (3 miles) wide. Each reef has a single small islet that protrudes from the water. The atolls are separated by a deep channel 8 km (5 miles) wide. Over 1000 species inhabit in the reef; many are already considered as endangered. Animal species found include manta rays, lionfish, tortoise, clownfish, and sharks. Tubbataha Reef is a marine sanctuary having a reef of enormous size is the Tubbataha National Marine Park located at the Central Sulu Sea. It was established in August 11, 1988 with an area of 332 km². In 2006, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, through an Executive Order, increased the boundaries of the park by 200%. It is now 968.24 km² in size and is guarded by armed rangers 24 hours/ 7 days a week. Palawan Travel Adventures & Ecotourism - Subterranean River National Park - Palawan's Tubbataha Reefs - Calauit Wildlife Sanctuary - El Nido Marine Reserve - - Coron Island & Reef Sanctuary - Palawan Wildlife Rescue - Palawan Caving Exploration - Rivers & Waterfalls Trekking - - Malampaya Sound Land Protected Area - Palawan Butterfly Garden - Palawan Beaches... Palawan Travel Sports & Activities - Palawan Diving - Palawan Island Tours - Palawan Dolphin Watch - Palawan Kayaking - Archaeological Exploration - - Palawan Swimming / Snorkeling - Palawan Boat Travel - Palawan Feasts & Festivals - Things to see in Palawan... Best Seller Resorts and Hotels in Palawan Philippines El Nido Lagen Island Resort, El Nido Miniloc Island Resort, Princesa Holiday Resort, Club Paradise Resort, Dos Palmas Island Resort, Asturias Hotel, Hotel Fleuris, Skylight Hotel, Lally & Abet Beach Resort, Kubo Sa Dagat Resort, The Legend Hotel, El Nido Cove Resort, El Rio Y Mar Beach Resort, Crystal Paradise Resort, Amanpulo Pamalican Island Resort.... |
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