Wildlifeof the Philippines
Wildlife in Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park
Sulu Sea
A World Heritage coral atoll park in the middle of the Sulu Sea, reached only by liveaboard dive boats during a short season in spring. The two sand islets hold nesting colonies of boobies, noddies and terns, and green and hawksbill turtles nest and feed on the reefs. Fish, sharks and rays are the main draw underwater, but this guide covers land and air animals, birds, mammals and reptiles only.
Highlights
- Seabird colonies on the sand islets
- Green and hawksbill turtles
- Short liveaboard-only season
Top wildlife targets
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park?
- Top wildlife targets in Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park include Green Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle, Brown Booby, Red-footed Booby, Masked Booby, Black Noddy, Brown Noddy and Great Frigatebird. Highlights: Seabird colonies on the sand islets.
- Where is Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park?
- Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is in Sulu Sea, the Philippines (about 8.95°, 119.87°).
- What are the highlights of Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park?
- Seabird colonies on the sand islets, Green and hawksbill turtles and Short liveaboard-only season.