List of Ramsar sites in the Philippines
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The Ramsar Convention (formally, the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, especially as Waterfowl Habitat) is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable utilization of wetlands,[1] recognizing the fundamental ecological functions of wetlands and their economic, cultural, scientific, and recreational value. It is named after the city of Ramsar in Iran, where the Convention was signed in 1971.
The Philippines enforced the Ramsar Convention in its whole territory on November 8, 1994. Since then, Ramsar has designated 6 Ramsar sites in the country.
Designated sites
| Site | Area | Designated | Location | Coordinates | Image | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area | 175.00 ha (432.4 acres) |
15 March 2013 | Metro Manila (Manila Bay) | 14°29′35″N 120°58′50″E / 14.49306°N 120.98056°E | [2] | |
| Naujan Lake National Park | 14,568.00 ha (35,998.3 acres) |
12 November 1999 | Oriental Mindoro | 13°10′00″N 121°11′00″E / 13.16667°N 121.18333°E | [2] | |
| Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park | 22,202.00 ha (54,862.3 acres) |
30 June 2012 | Palawan | 10°10′00″N 118°55′00″E / 10.16667°N 118.91667°E |  |
[2] |
| Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park | 6,828.00 ha (16,872.4 acres) |
12 November 1999 | Palawan (Sulu Sea) | 8°57′00″N 119°52′00″E / 8.95000°N 119.86667°E |  |
[2] |
| Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary | 5,800.00 ha (14,332.1 acres) |
1 July 1994 | Cebu | 10°16′00″N 124°03′00″E / 10.26667°N 124.05000°E |  |
[2] |
| Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary | 14,836.00 ha (36,660.6 acres) |
12 November 1999 | Agusan del Sur | 08°17′00″N 125°53′00″E / 8.28333°N 125.88333°E | [2] |
See also
References
- ↑ Ramsar official website, retrieved 2011-07-10
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Philippines". The Ramsar Convention. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
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