Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Tubbataha Reef

Tubbataha Reef

PHILIPPINES

Tubbataha Reef is an atoll coral reef in the Sulu Sea that belongs to the Philippines. It is a marine sanctuary protected as Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park. The reef is composed of two atolls, North and South Reefs. Each reef has a single small islet that protrudes from the water. The atolls are separated by a deep channel 8 kilometers wide. Over one thousand species, including many that are endangered, can be found at on the reef. These include manta rays, lionfish, tortoises, clownfish and sharks.

Slogans by New7Wonders members
"Little Mermaid would love to live here!"
Kristoffer Aldrin Samonte from ITALY, 17-JUN-2008

No comments:

Post a Comment