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 | Location | Coordinates | Area (ha) | Designated | Image | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area | Metro Manila (Manila Bay) | 14°29′35″N 120°58′50″E / 14.49306°N 120.98056°E | 175 | 15 March 2013 | [2] | |
| Naujan Lake National Park | Oriental Mindoro | 13°10′00″N 121°11′00″E / 13.16667°N 121.18333°E | 14,568 | 12 November 1999 | [2] | |
| Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park | Palawan | 10°10′00″N 118°55′00″E / 10.16667°N 118.91667°E | 22,202 | 30 June 2012 |  |
[2] |
| Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park | Palawan (Sulu Sea) | 8°57′00″N 119°52′00″E / 8.95000°N 119.86667°E | 6,828 | 12 November 1999 |  |
[2] |
| Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary | Cebu | 10°16′00″N 124°03′00″E / 10.26667°N 124.05000°E | 5,800 | 1 July 1994 |  |
[2] |
| Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary | Agusan del Sur | 08°17′00″N 125°53′00″E / 8.28333°N 125.88333°E | 14,836 | 12 November 1999 | [2] |
See also
- Environment of the Philippines
- List of protected areas of the Philippines
- Biosphere reserves of the Philippines
- List of World Heritage Sites in the Philippines
- List of Ramsar sites
References
- ↑ Ramsar official website, retrieved 2011-07-10
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 http://www.ramsar.org/wetland/philippines
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