Tubbataha Reef remains strong on New 7 Wonders of Nature
Filipinos be proud of what we have! Our very owned Tubbataha Reef remains strong to be part of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Tubbataha Reef acquired the number 3 position on the current live ranking of the nominees to become the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Together with Tubbataha Reef in the top list is our very owned Chocolate Hills on the number 5 position.
Tubbataha Reef
Tubbataha Reef is an atoll coral reef in the Sulu Sea that belongs to the Philippines. It is a marine sanctuary protected as Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park. The reef is composed of two atolls, North and South Reefs. Each reef has a single small islet that protrudes from the water. The atolls are separated by a deep channel 8 kilometers wide. Over one thousand species, including many that are endangered, can be found at on the reef. These include manta rays, lionfish, tortoises, clownfish and sharks.
Chocolate Hills
The Chocolate Hills is an unusual geological formation in Bohol, Philippines. It is composed of around 1,268 perfectly cone-shaped hills, all about the same size, spread over an area of more than 50 sq km The hills are covered in green grass that turns brown during the dry season, giving them the name ”Chocolate Hills.”
The top 7 list are Ha Long Bay (Vietnam), Cox’s Bazar, Beach (Bangladesh), Tubbataha Reef (Philippines), Ganges, River (Bangladesh), Mount Everest (Nepal), Amazon River, River/Forest (Bolivia/Brazil/Colombia/Ecuador/Peru/Venezuela).
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is also on the 8 position while Mayon Volcano got the 11 position. Let’s support our entry to be part of the New 7 Wonders of Nature which will be announced during the Official Declaration ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal on July 7, 2007. Cast your vote HERE.
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