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๐ŸŒŠ Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park

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๐ŸŒŠ Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park
UNESCO World Heritage marine sanctuary in the Sulu Sea


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 17 Mar 2026 at 08:52
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed 1993
  • 97,030 hectares covering two atolls and Jessie Beazley Reef
  • Over 600 fish species and 360 coral species documented
  • Located in the Sulu Sea, 150 kilometres southeast of Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is a marine protected area in the Sulu Sea comprising two atolls and an adjacent reef system. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, it ranks among the world's most intact coral reef ecosystems. The park encompasses approximately 97,030 hectares of largely undisturbed marine habitat ...

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