Tubbataha Reef was proclaimed as a National Marine Park through Proclamation No. 306 on August 11, 1998.
In 1994, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared the Tubbataha Reef Marine Park as one of the World Heritage Sites.
The area is under the protective management of the Department of National Defense and under the technical supervision of the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
The Tubbataha Reef is composed of two large shallow reef platforms which are named North and South Reef of Islets, enclosing a sandy lagoon. Most of the park area is submerged with only a few permanent emergent sandy islands.
Location
Middle of the Central Sulu Sea, 98 nautical miles of Puerto Princesa City
Cagayancillo, Palawan
How to get there
Trips to Tubbataha from mid-March to mid-June are all vessel-based and require planning for a minimum of six weeks prior to departure. To reach the place, take a 70-minute flight to Puerto Princesa City via domestic airlines PAL, Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines. From the airport, a shuttle bus takes you to the dive boat.
Actiivities
Scuba diving, dive tour, snorkeling
Contact person / Office
Ms. Angelique Songco
Park Manager
Tubbataha Management Office
Tel no. : (048) 434-5759
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