Ticao Pass is the strait that separates Ticao Island from the Bicol Peninsula in the Philippines.[1] It connects the Burias Pass in the north with the Samar Sea in the south.
| Ticao Pass | |
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 Sunset at Ticao Pass as seen from the municipality of Bulan, Sorsogon | |
.svg)  Ticao Pass Location within the Philippines .svg) Ticao Pass Ticao Pass (Philippines) | |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 12°37′N 123°48′E / 12.617°N 123.800°E |
| Type | strait |
| Etymology | Ticao Island |
The waters of Ticao Pass are considered a potential Marine Protected Area (MPA) and are often referred to as the "Ticao-Burias Pass Protected Seascape", recognized for its rich marine biodiversity, including large species like whale sharks and manta rays, making it a key area for conservation efforts in the Philippines. A global conservation response to overfishing, poaching and destructive blast fishing is underway.[2][3]
References
change- ↑ "Geographical Names: Ticao Pass: Philippines". Geographic.org. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
- ↑ Ticao Burias Pass ISRA | SharkRayAreas.org
- ↑ SAN BERNARDINO STRAIT - TICAO PASS FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AREA | USAID.gov (PDF)[permanent dead link]
