Photo: Beth Watson from DOT Dive Philippines

Out in the vastness of Sulu Sea, Tatler explores the surreal Tubbataha Reefs, the only purely marine UNESCO World Heritage Site in Southeast Asia…

Source: Tubbataha Reefs: Dive Into The Surreal Waters Of This UNESCO World Heritage Site

Travel guide book publisher Lonely Planet recently cited three diving sites of the Philippines in its article where it featured national parks with “surprisingly spectacular diving.”

Source: Lonely Planet names 3 Philippine sites among parks with ‘surprisingly spectacular diving’

The multimedia travel guidebook company Lonely Planet has cited several Philippine diving areas as among the “most surprisingly spectacular” in the world.

Source: PH dive spots cited as ‘most surprisingly spectacular’ | Inquirer News

Definitely a lot to see and experience in this tropical paradise.

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Philippines – Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park

As corals worldwide find themselves besieged, Tubbataha Reef remains shockingly pristine. Why?

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It was a quintessential Tubbataha dive—volatile currents, tons of fish, and a big surprise.

Source: Our big surprise in Tubbataha—diving with Destiny | Inquirer Lifestyle

Tubbataha Reef celebrated its 25th anniversary as a Marine Protected Area last August 11…

Source: That morning in Tubbataha

Photo credit: Gregg Yan

25 years after Tubbataha was awarded World Heritage Status by UNESCO, the site stands as a stunning example of how a marine protected area can handle illegal fishing, funding shortfalls and other challenges — and inspire others.

Source: The Jewel of the Coral Triangle