Tubbataha Reef - an atoll coral reef located in Sulu Sea of the Philippines. It is a marine sanctuary protected as Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park. It is nominated at the New 7 Wonders of Nature. 98 nautical miles (181 km) southeast of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Tubba and taha, which together means "a long reef exposed at low tide". 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 (9.9 mi) 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 (5.0 mi) wide.
There are no permanent inhabitants of the islets or reefs. Fishermen visit the area seasonally, establishing shelters on the islets. The park is visited by tourists, particularly divers. Trips to Tubbattaha from mid-March to mid-June are all vessel-based; the park is about twelve hours by boat from Puerto Princesa City. Tubbataha is considered as the best dive site in the Philippines and the diving dedicated ships that operate during the "Tubbataha Season" are usually booked years in advance especially during the Asian holidays of Easter and "Golden Week".
Tubbataha has become a popular site for seasoned sports divers because of its coral "walls" where the shallow coral reef abruptly ends giving way to great depths. These "walls" are not only wonderful diving spots but they are also wonderful habitats for many colonies of fish. Over 1000 species inhabit in the reef; many are already considered as endangered. Animal species found include sea turtles, manta rays, sharks, lion fish, barracudas, Moorish idols, clown fish, dolphins, whales etc. Aside from being a marine sanctuary, Tubbataha is also renowned for being a bird sanctuary. A lighthouse islet, at the southern tip of the South Atoll, supports a large number of seabirds which nest there. Around the Tubbataha, there are tens of thousands of masked red-foot boobies, terns, and frigate birds resting during their annual migrations. This is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. One of the most beautiful reef around the world.
Katy Perry Roar MTV Taal Volcano world's smallest volcano and Lake Taal one of the beautiful lakes in the world appeared here. It's more fun in the Philippines.
"It's more fun in the Philippines" , the new slogan of the Philippines' Department of Tourism (DOT). Pilipinas kay Ganda (the Philippines is beautiful) and WOW Philippines are former good slogans. The Philippines has great and beautiful natural wonders like caves and reefs are famous around the world. The white sand beaches in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. A black sand beach in Bicol, Beaches in Zambales, La Union, Ilocos region, Palawan, southern Luzon beaches, in Visayas and Mindanao. Home of the smallest volcano, the perfect cone volcano and home of one of the most beautiful lake in the world Taal Lake. The 4 famous baroque churches, catholic churches, temples of different denominations, religious marks and festival spots. Festivals in every cities, towns and barangay. The exotic delicious foods like balut and among others. Man made wonders of the world the Stair to Heaven the Mount Terraces in Ifugao. Man made structure compatibility to Pyramid of Egypt and Great Wall of China in ancient engineering workmanship (man-made and using hand-tools). Smallest bats to biggest, smallest to biggest fish, smallest deers and buffalo, biggest flowers, smallest to biggest sea shells, biggest crocodiles, smallest monkeys, bearcats (Alamid when they eat coffee fruits, when they manured [the product is the expensive and tastiest coffee in the world]), lots of mammals, reptiles, amphibians like the 5 out of seven sea turtles in the world, giant predator birds and variety of birds, insects, arachnids, tropical fruits and vegetables. Lots of herbal and nutritious plants and home of the sweetest fruits in the world.
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Home of some great sportsmen, athletes, artists, beauty queens, models, workers and ancient/modern heroes. Most Filipino women are among the happiest and beautiful in the world. Men are handsome, friendly and smart. The nation has great gender equality. There are lots of impressive resorts and spas for relaxation. Lots of super-malls (3 are among top 10 in the world) and recreational parks in the country. My Korean, American, Japanese and Togan friends are enjoying in the Philippines. Lots of Koreans, Iranians, Japanese, Indian nationals, Timor Leste nationals are studying and enjoying in the Philippines. Even UFO aliens visited the country, kidding cos just I saw a documentary news topic on TV few years ago. And lots of peculiar and great stuffs in here.
