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Apo Reef National Park is Second to Great Barrier Reef of Australia

APO REEF NATIONAL PARK

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Apo Reef National Park in Apo Island, Sibuyan is dubbed as the diving mecca of the Philippines, this 34-kilometer reef has a narrow channel dividing the reef into two lagoon systems. Beneath the clear water of these lagoons, divers can explore the fine white sand bottom with its colorful array of approximately 400 -500 coral species. Almost 500 marine species, including a variety of sharks, stingrays, and manta rays, can also be spotted around the area. Bird-watchers can visit the fascinating bird-populated islands of Binangaan and Cajos del Bajo, which are also part of the Apo Reef Marine Park. Read More: https://triptheislands.com/destinations/occidental-mindoro-exploring-paradise/

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Apo Reef is the largest coral reef in the Philippines! It spreads over an area of 34 square kilometers, making it the second largest connecting coral reef in the world (the first place being occupied by the Great Barrier Reef of Australia).

The Apo Reef, also considered as the second largest atoll-like reef in the Philippines comprises of two isolated coral reefs that are disconnected by a 30-meter deep channel. The clear blue waters of the channel are teeming with 285 species of colourful marine life, including tropical aquarium fish, snappers and the crevice-dwelling moray.

It is one of the best dive spots in the world, attracting hordes of divers all the year round. The soft white sand and patches of fine corals, clearly visible through the crystal blue waters, is truly an entrancing sight to behold! Read More: https://www.apo-reef.com/

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Apo Reef is the second largest contiguous coral reef in the world and the largest one in the Philippines. The Apo Reef Natural Park consists of the three islands. Apo Reef is the largest among the three islands. It has a shallow lagoon with a depth of 2 meters to 10 meters surrounded by mangrove forest which serves as source of food, nursery and spawning ground of several coastal and marine species of fauna and sanctuary of birds. Its diverse corals are approximately 34 sq. km. of reef where different species of fish, marine mammals and invertebrates thrive.

Apo Reef, the largest atoll like reef in the Philippines, is a submerged platform that is a submerged of a 34 sqkm sub triangular northern m and southern atoll like reefs separated by a 30-m deep channel that is open to the west The channel runs east to west from 1.8 m to 30 m deep with a fine white sand bottom numerous mounds and patches of branching corals under the deep blue water. Read More: https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5033/