Tubbatah+Reef

= **Tubbataha Reef** =

 The Tubbataha Reef is located in the Sulu Sea in the Philippines. The word //tubbataha// is a combination of two Samal words, which means "a long reef exposed at low tide". It happens to be a marine sanctuary and is protected by the Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park. It was also nominated at the 7 Wonders of Nature. Over the past years, the Tubbataha Reef has become a main attraction for scuba diving because of its coral "walls". This reef is home to many beautiful, colorful, tropical fish. Hammerhead sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, and more can be found among the Tubbataha reef. Many of the species found along the reef are endangered. The Tubbataha Reef is under political jurisdiction of Cagayancillo, an island about 130km away. The coral reef was formed many years ago, when the volcanoes disappeared, as did the islands, under the water and only the coral remained and continued to grow and grow. The Tubbataha Reef has rough waters from July to October and November to March. These rough waters are caused by south-west and north-east monsoons.

The Tubbataha Reef was declared a National Marine Park in 1988. Then, in 1993, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many divers come from near and far to see the graceful underwater life and vibrant reef. The reef lies 182 km southeast of Puerto Rico. To see gorgeous pictures of the underwater life click on this link...[|Underwater Life]  **[] [] ** **[]**
 * The Tubbataha Reef is an interesting place, and is a place of many wonders. If you want to learn more, see pictures, even contact those involved with helping the reef stay the way it is click on these links:**
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 * By Hannah**

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