Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park
Philippines
Date of Inscription: 1993
Extension: 2009 Criteria: (vii)(ix)(x) Property : 130028.0000 ha Municipality of Cagayancillo, Province of Palawan N8 57 12 E119 52 3 Ref: 653bis |
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Brief Description
The Tubbataha Reef Marine Park covers 33,200 ha, including the North and South Reefs. It is a unique example of an atoll reef with a very high density of marine species; the North Islet serving as a nesting site for birds and marine turtles. The site is an excellent example of a pristine coral reef with a spectacular 100-m perpendicular wall, extensive lagoons and two coral islands.
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