The Tubbataha Reefs a marine sanctuary
The Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (Filipino: Bahurang Tubbataha) is a protected area of the Philippines situated within the middle of the Sulu ocean. The marine and bird sanctuary consists of two Brobdingnagian atolls (named the North coral reef and South Atoll) and therefore the smaller Jessie Beazley Reef covering a complete space of ninety-seven,030 hectares (239,800 acres; 374.6 sq mi). It is located one hundred fifty kilometres (93 mi) southeast of Puerto Princesa town, the capital of Palawan province. The uninhabited islands and reefs square measure half of the island municipality of Cagayancillo, Palawan, located roughly one hundred thirty kilometers (81 mi) to the northeast of the reef.
The Tubbataha Reefs the best diving site in the world
Tubbataha is considered together of the simplest dive sites within the world per CNN Travel[16] journeys to Tubbataha National Marine Park from Puerto Princesa operates throughout the diving season from period to mid-June, the period wherever the waves are calmest, skies clear and water visibility of about thirty to forty five meters (98 to 148 ft). The park is about 10 hours by boat from the town. All trips are vessel-based or “live aboard” as there are no accommodation facilities. Visitors keep on the yacht/boat throughout their keep within the park. During the diving season, ships dedicated for diving are typically set-aside years in advance particularly throughout Easter and therefore the Asian holidays known as “Golden Week”. As of March 2011, the park entrance fee for people is pegged at USD $75.00 or PHP 3,000.00. In September 2010, Palawan governor Abraham Kahlil Hindu deity declared that native residents of Palawan province will enter the Tubbataha Reef while not paying the conservation fee. It is advised that diverse book their journeys towards the center or finish of April as calm seas from April to June encompasses a short window. Although the sand bars around Tubbataha are thought-about off limits to human beings, tourists are allowed to set foot at the Ranger Station wherever they will purchase souvenirs and tour the ability.
