Underwater wonder: Tubbataha Reef, Sulu -photos
Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park is a wonder to behold. Located in the southern province of Sulu, Tubbataha is a 10-hectare preserved site that is home to thousands of marine life and one of the most beautiful corals in the world.
Cris de Leon - Hinlo, scuba diving enthusiasts who frequents Tubbataha, allowed us a glimpse of this national treasure.
The diversity of this place is just stunning.
(more pictures after the cut)
The small inlet is only a hint of what’s to come.
Pawikan or sea turtle.
Are these fishes familiar to you?
96,000 hectares of wonder. How small man must feel in this jungle.
Tubbataha Reef is nominated as one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. If you think this magnificent place deserves recognition, vote here.
images used with permission from Cris Hinlo.
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June 19th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
Stunning indeed!
But, would you still go to Sulu after the recent kidnapping incident there???
June 23rd, 2008 at 4:35 pm
I lived thirty years in this beautiful country. Left it only after losing my home and existence due to the earthquake of 1990 and am feeling homesick for the warmth of the islands and its people, missing family and friends.
June 28th, 2008 at 1:26 am
[…] They have generously shared their photos of their travels across the Philippines such as in the Tubbataha Reef, the Malacanang Palace of the North, Paoay Church, Ilocos Norte sand dunes, Intramuros and many […]
September 12th, 2008 at 12:31 am
Can i have the website of Cris hinlo. I would like to ask her about using her photos in our mini school paper. I wish she would grant my request……