The UNESCO World Heritage site in the Philippines known for its pristine coral reefs is Tubbataha Reef.
Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park lies in the Sulu Sea, about 150 kilometres southeast of Puerto Princesa, Palawan. It consists mainly of two atolls—North Atoll and South Atoll—plus Jessie Beazley Reef. The site features lagoons, coral walls, nesting islands and exceptionally rich marine life.
UNESCO inscribed Tubbataha as a World Heritage Site in 1993, recognizing it as an outstanding example of a pristine atoll reef with a very high density of marine species. Its isolation and strict protection have helped preserve its ecosystems.
A common mix-up is answering Palawan, because Tubbataha is administered from Palawan and belongs to the province geographically. Palawan is the region; Tubbataha Reef is the specific UNESCO site.