Philippines
Turtle Islands Wildlife Sanctuary
Six of the nine islands belonging to the Philippines at the fringes of the Sulu Sea comprise this nominated property; the other 3 islands are administered by Malaysia with potential to be a transnational nomination. The islands are the most important nesting ground of two species of marine turtles – green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) and hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbiricata). The islands also host a remarkable biodiversity of terrestrial and marine flora and fauna, including birds, reptiles, sea grasses, fishes, and corals.
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- Full Name
- Turtle Islands Wildlife Sanctuary (ID: 6008)
- Country
- Philippines
- Status
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On tentative list 2015
Site history
History of Turtle Islands Wildlife Sanctuary
- 2015: Added to Tentative List
- Added to tentative list
- Criteria
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- UNESCO
- whc.unesco.org
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UNESCO.org
- whc.unesco.org — whc.unesco.org
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