Tubbataha Reefs
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I'm going there May 16-21.
So far this is what I can gathered...
TUBBATAHA
Sulu Sea is a large expanse of water located in the Southeast Asian region known as the Coral Triangle. It actually covers the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia. Studies and research shows that it contains more than 30% of the worlds coral reefs. Sulu Sea covers about 260,000 square kilometers with the deepest portion measured at approximately 5,580 meters. Together with the Sulawesi (Celebes) Sea, it comprises one of the worlds 49 largest marine ecosystems.
In the heart of it lies a 33,200-hectare community of diverse corals, fishes, marine mammals and invertebrates.
Data that was gathered from different research shows that the Sulu-Sulawesi Seas have over 450 species of corals. According to the marine biologists who visited and studied the area, it is the center for genetic richness and the diversity of sea grass with 16 known species. Also, found are the some 400 species of marine algae, 380 fish species, 7 species of seagrasses, 6 species of marine turtles and 222 species of marine mammals, most of which are already endangered. Tubbataha is a center of genetic richness.
Tubbataha Reef, a dream destination for many avid divers, is teeming with aquatic life.
So far this is what I can gathered...
TUBBATAHA
Sulu Sea is a large expanse of water located in the Southeast Asian region known as the Coral Triangle. It actually covers the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia. Studies and research shows that it contains more than 30% of the worlds coral reefs. Sulu Sea covers about 260,000 square kilometers with the deepest portion measured at approximately 5,580 meters. Together with the Sulawesi (Celebes) Sea, it comprises one of the worlds 49 largest marine ecosystems.
In the heart of it lies a 33,200-hectare community of diverse corals, fishes, marine mammals and invertebrates.
Data that was gathered from different research shows that the Sulu-Sulawesi Seas have over 450 species of corals. According to the marine biologists who visited and studied the area, it is the center for genetic richness and the diversity of sea grass with 16 known species. Also, found are the some 400 species of marine algae, 380 fish species, 7 species of seagrasses, 6 species of marine turtles and 222 species of marine mammals, most of which are already endangered. Tubbataha is a center of genetic richness.
Tubbataha Reef, a dream destination for many avid divers, is teeming with aquatic life.
Hank49
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Wolverine:
Go. It's awesome. The whole scene. Isolated out in the middle of the Sulu Sea...Unreal.
scubadudee
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Hi,
where can I view the website? How many good operators for such tubataha dives?
Any idea the current costs if I go in late June?
where can I view the website? How many good operators for such tubataha dives?
Any idea the current costs if I go in late June?
Scuby Dooby
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scubadudee,
as far as i know none of the operators do trips to Tubbataha outside of March - May because of the unpredictable and very rough weather. That's why this has remained such a pristine dive spot. Sorry
as far as i know none of the operators do trips to Tubbataha outside of March - May because of the unpredictable and very rough weather. That's why this has remained such a pristine dive spot. Sorry
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Just there. Nice diving. Good sharks. Two short Whale Shark interactions. Heard dynamiting in the distance. Not much in the way of small creature action. Would definitely recommend.
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bttmdwllr:
I was there aboard the Oceanic Explorer. Dates 22-25 April. Heard explosions on several occasions. Boat also said they reported. Heard while at several sites at South Tubbataha - Black Rock.
FYI. I just spent 3.5 months in Indo-Pacific. Saw and heard recent dynamiting at sites in Myanmar (Burma), Komodo National Park - Indonesia, and Anilao - Philippines.
The Hamburger
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How would you compare the Oceanic Explorer to other Liveaboards?
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