Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is a biodiversity hotspot, home to an incredible array of sea life.
Fish
Reef fish: Hundreds of species, including butterflyfish, angelfish, parrotfish, wrasses, damselfish, and clownfish.
Sharks: Blacktip reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, grey reef sharks, and seasonal hammerhead sharks.
Rays: Manta rays, eagle rays, and stingrays.
Tuna: Yellowfin, skipjack, and bigeye tuna.
Other pelagic fish: Barracuda, jacks, groupers, and snappers.
Invertebrates
Corals: Over 360 species of hard and soft corals create vibrant reef structures.
Mollusks: Giant clams, octopuses, squid, cuttlefish, and numerous snails and shells.
Crustaceans: Lobsters, crabs, shrimp, and mantis shrimp.
Other Marine Life
Sea turtles: Hawksbill, green, and loggerhead turtles.
Dolphins: Spinner, bottlenose, and spotted dolphins.
Whales: Humpback whales seasonally.
Seabirds: Frigatebirds, boobies, and terns.
This is only a small sample of the creatures you can encounter at Tubbataha Reefs. Its pristine condition makes it a truly unique sanctuary for marine life.