The park was established to protect the remaining mangrove forests and as a refuge for estuarine crocodiles and resident and migratory water and shore birds; breeding ground for fish and prawns; research area for the conservation of mangroves and wildlife; and as an environmental education centre.
Philippines
Apo Reef Natural Park
It is the largest contiguous coral reef system in the Philippines and the second-largest in the world. The park is a globally significant marine protected area known for its exceptional
