Tubbataha Reef, Marine national park in Palawan, Philippines.
The Tubbataha Reef spreads across 97,030 hectares of the Sulu Sea, featuring two large atolls and the Jessie Beazley Reef with extensive coral formations.
President Corazon Aquino established Tubbataha as the first marine national park of the Philippines through Proclamation No. 306 in 1988.
The name originates from Sama-Bajau language words tubba and taha, reflecting the indigenous maritime heritage of the Sulu Sea region.
Visitors can access the reef exclusively through liveaboard boats during the diving season from March to June when weather conditions permit exploration.
The reef system supports 1,200 marine species, including 600 fish species, 360 coral types, and 11 shark varieties within its protected waters.
Location: Palawan
Website: http://www.tubbatahareef.org/
Website: http://tubbatahareef.org
GPS coordinates: 8.95333,119.86750
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:58
The Philippines display rice terraces in Ifugao mountains, coral reefs in Tubbataha National Park, and cave systems in Samar. Mayon Volcano shows its geometric shape, while Chocolate Hills of Bohol extend across the landscape. White sand beaches line the coasts of Boracay and Palawan.
The islands of the Philippines display exceptional geographical diversity. Palawan, Siargao, Boracay, Bohol, and Cebu offer beaches, coral reefs, clear water lagoons, and geological formations. The marine national parks host a rich marine fauna. Historical sites and terraced rice paddies represent cultural heritage. Volcanoes, waterfalls, and caves illustrate the variety of the archipelago's natural landscapes.
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