<p>Tubbataha Reef is known for its extraordinary biodiversity, abundant marine life, and breathtaking drop-offs into the open ocean. Tubbataha Reef was discovered by divers in the late 1970s. The area covers 130,028 hectares of high-quality marine habitats containing three atolls and a large area of the deep sea. Tubbataha is home to 374 species of coral and almost 500 species of fish. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmental Governance in PalSU; Written and directed by: Rizaldy Bustamante, Joshua Dela Cruz, Arthur Malinao, Dr. Mark Joseph Buncag, and Prof. Imelda Lactuan. <br> <br> Wildlife Philippines is an initiative of Tanggol Kalikasan in partnership with IEGs based in selected Higher Educational Institutions all over the country.</p>