CORAL REEFS 101

DID YOU KNOW?

The Philippines is in a region that contains half of the world’s coral reefs.

Its marine diversity is among the highest in the world.

As a matter of fact, about 500 of the 800 known coral reef species in the world are found in Philippine waters.

This country have a total of 2,117 fish species.

HOWEVER

Only about 5 percent of the country’s 27,000 square kilometers of coral reefs are in excellent condition.

Trivia: It takes a coral reef 5 years to grow one inch.

Unfortunately, majority of our country’s coral reefs are in the verge of extinction.

Reality check, ey?

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Here are some photos of the wonderful coral reefs found in our country

coral reef in tubbataha, palawan

Apo reef in occidental mindoro

reef in Zambales

Save the corals,

Lourdes Sabellina