WWF Annual Report
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Fiscal 2013<br />
NOVEMBER<br />
25 Years<br />
of protection in the Coral Triangle<br />
Celebrating a marine wonderland in the Philippines<br />
In 1988, due to the harmful impacts of unregulated fishing and dive tourism, Tubbataha Reef became<br />
a marine protected area. A 10- to 12-hour boat ride from the nearest city, the park covers more than 38,400<br />
acres. <strong>WWF</strong> has been working with partners and the communities that surround Tubbataha to protect its<br />
resources for almost 20 years. Today, a healthy reef system supports sharks, dolphins and a multitude of reef fish.<br />
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