The Best Dive Site in the World

Published on June 14, 2009 by Joshua Miguel in Scuba Diving

This dive site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and probably the best dive site in the world.

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Tubbataha Reef is considered as the best dive site in the Philippines and probably the best in the world. It is an island of coral reef located in the Sulu Sea of the Philippines. It is nominated at the New 7 Wonders of Nature and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

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There are over 1000 species that populate the reef; many of which are already regarded as endangered.

According to the official website of the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, the marine park is a habitat to no less than:

  • 573 species of fish
  • 379 species of corals (about half of all coral species in the world)
  • 11 species of sharks
  • 12 species of dolphins & whales
  • Nesting Hawksbill & Green sea turtles
  • Over 100 species of birds

The park comprises almost 10,000 hectares of coral reef, resting at the center of the Coral Triangle – which is also considered the centre of global marine biodiversity.

 

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The reef is composed of two coral atolls – the North and the South Atoll. The North Atoll is larger than the latter measuring 16 kilometers long and 5 kilometers wide. The South Atoll on the other hand, measures 5 kilometers in height and 3 kilometers in width.

Vibrant corals wrap more than two-thirds of the spot and the waters around the reef are sanctuary for various marine lives. It seems that the diverse ecosystem of this haven rivals that of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

 

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Tubbataha is also a bird sanctuary. A lighthouse islet located in the South Atoll supports a huge number of seabirds which nest there. There are also thousands of different kinds of birds that rest in the island during their yearly migrations.

 

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Tubbataha is truly a great spot for diving and also a great place to appreciate nature.

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  1. Unofre Pili
    Posted June 14, 2009 at 3:37 am

    Beautiful Pearl of the Orient.

  2. Ashish Kalmegh
    Posted June 14, 2009 at 5:35 am

    I love the ocean .

  3. C Jordan
    Posted June 14, 2009 at 6:41 am

    Wonderful article

  4. Juancav
    Posted June 14, 2009 at 10:11 pm

    Amazing undersea .

  5. Jo Oliver
    Posted June 15, 2009 at 12:48 am

    great look at the dive site. I am terrified of the ocean. I will not even get in past my ankles. I know that I have a greater chance of being in a car accident than ate by a shark…..but still!

  6. Radhika
    Posted June 15, 2009 at 11:35 pm

    I simply love diving in the sea.

  7. Melody Arcamo Lagrimas
    Posted June 18, 2009 at 10:00 am

    Great post…very informative and interesting.

  8. CutestPrincess
    Posted June 18, 2009 at 10:33 pm

    nice article that shows the beauty of our country (Philippines).

  9. Dee Gold
    Posted June 25, 2009 at 6:10 am

    thanks for sharing this,kababayan

  10. joaquim martinho (morcego)
    Posted July 12, 2009 at 7:26 am

    DIVING ITS MY LIFE! I NEED TO TRY THIS PLACES!! SUUUUUUUUUPER!!!!!

  11. Tall Tom
    Posted September 4, 2009 at 6:16 am

    Great underwater photos and skill in seeing coral and fish life.

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