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The '''Sulu Sea''' ({{lang-fil|Dagat Sulu}}; [[Tausug language|Tausug]]: ''Dagat sin Sūg |
The '''Sulu Sea''' ({{lang-fil|Dagat Sulu}}; [[Tausug language|Tausug]]: ''Dagat sin Sūg''; {{lang-ms|Laut Sulu}}) is a [[body of water]] in the southwestern area of the [[Philippines]], separated from the [[South China Sea]] in the northwest by [[Palawan]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Coron Bay, Philippines : UnderwaterAsia.info|url=http://www.underwaterasia.info/dive-guide-philippines/palawan-north.php|website=www.underwaterasia.info|access-date=23 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171005001437/http://www.underwaterasia.info/dive-guide-philippines/palawan-north.php|archive-date=5 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> and from the [[Celebes Sea]] in the southeast by the [[Sulu Archipelago]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Sulu Sea, Philippines : UnderwaterAsia.info|url=http://www.underwaterasia.info/dive-guide-philippines/sulu-sea.php|website=www.underwaterasia.info|access-date=23 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160601110924/http://www.underwaterasia.info/dive-guide-philippines/sulu-sea.php|archive-date=1 June 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Borneo]] is found to the southwest and [[Visayas]] to the northeast. |
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The Sulu Sea contains a number of islands. The [[Cuyo Islands]]<ref>''Traveler's Companion Philippines 1998'' p.214 Kirsten Ellis, Globe Pequot Press Globe Pequot, 1998</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Jewel of Sulu Sea - The Manila Times Online|url=http://www.manilatimes.net/jewel-of-sulu-sea/208098/|access-date=23 April 2018|work=www.manilatimes.net}}</ref> and the [[Cagayancillo|Cagayan Islands]] are part of the province of Palawan whereas [[Mapun]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Mapun - island, Philippines |website=Encyclopedia Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Mapun |access-date=16 June 2020}}</ref> and the [[Turtle Islands, Tawi-Tawi|Turtle Islands]] are part of the province of [[Tawi-Tawi]].<ref name="Encyclopedia Britannica: Tawi-Tawi">{{cite web |title=Tawi Tawi - island, Philippines |website=Encyclopedia Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Tawi-Tawi |access-date=16 June 2020}}</ref> Sulu Sea is also where the [[Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park]], one of the [[World Heritage Site]]s is located.<ref>C.Michael Hogan. 2011. ''Sulu Sea''. Encyclopedia of Earth. Eds. P.Saundry & C.J.Cleveland. Washington DC</ref> |
The Sulu Sea contains a number of islands. The [[Cuyo Islands]]<ref>''Traveler's Companion Philippines 1998'' p.214 Kirsten Ellis, Globe Pequot Press Globe Pequot, 1998</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Jewel of Sulu Sea - The Manila Times Online|url=http://www.manilatimes.net/jewel-of-sulu-sea/208098/|access-date=23 April 2018|work=www.manilatimes.net}}</ref> and the [[Cagayancillo|Cagayan Islands]] are part of the province of Palawan whereas [[Mapun]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Mapun - island, Philippines |website=Encyclopedia Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Mapun |access-date=16 June 2020}}</ref> and the [[Turtle Islands, Tawi-Tawi|Turtle Islands]] are part of the province of [[Tawi-Tawi]].<ref name="Encyclopedia Britannica: Tawi-Tawi">{{cite web |title=Tawi Tawi - island, Philippines |website=Encyclopedia Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Tawi-Tawi |access-date=16 June 2020}}</ref> Sulu Sea is also where the [[Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park]], one of the [[World Heritage Site]]s is located.<ref>C.Michael Hogan. 2011. ''Sulu Sea''. Encyclopedia of Earth. Eds. P.Saundry & C.J.Cleveland. Washington DC</ref> |
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[[Panay Gulf]] is an extension of the Sulu Sea. Straits out of the Sulu Sea include the [[Iloilo Strait]], the [[Guimaras Strait]], and the [[Basilan Strait]]. |
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It extends about {{convert|490|miles|sp=us}} from north to south and {{convert|375|miles|sp=us}} from east to west. Waves can stretch across {{convert|25|km|sp=us}} to {{convert|35|km|sp=us}}.<ref name="INTERNAL WAVES IN THE SULU SEA">{{cite web|last1=Earth|first1=NASA's Visible|title=Internal waves in the Sulu Sea, between Malaysia and the Philippines|url=https://visibleearth.nasa.gov/view.php?id=70670|website=visibleearth.nasa.gov|access-date=23 April 2018|language=en|date=11 August 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316140203/https://visibleearth.nasa.gov/view.php?id=70670|archive-date=16 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> The sea is {{convert|4400|m|sp=us}} deep but on its southern end Sulu Archipelago raises the sea floor to {{convert|100|m|sp=us}}.<ref name="Encyclopedia Britannica: Sulu Sea"/> |
It extends about {{convert|490|miles|sp=us}} from north to south and {{convert|375|miles|sp=us}} from east to west. Waves can stretch across {{convert|25|km|sp=us}} to {{convert|35|km|sp=us}}.<ref name="INTERNAL WAVES IN THE SULU SEA">{{cite web|last1=Earth|first1=NASA's Visible|title=Internal waves in the Sulu Sea, between Malaysia and the Philippines|url=https://visibleearth.nasa.gov/view.php?id=70670|website=visibleearth.nasa.gov|access-date=23 April 2018|language=en|date=11 August 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316140203/https://visibleearth.nasa.gov/view.php?id=70670|archive-date=16 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> The sea is {{convert|4400|m|sp=us}} deep but on its southern end Sulu Archipelago raises the sea floor to {{convert|100|m|sp=us}}.<ref name="Encyclopedia Britannica: Sulu Sea"/> |
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{{blockquote|''On the Northwest.'' From [[Tanjung Simpang Mengayau|Tanjong Sempang Mangayau]], the North point of [[Borneo]], along the Eastern limit of [[South China Sea]] to Cape Calavite, the Northwest point of [[Mindoro]]. |
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''On the Northeast.'' The Southwest coast of Mindoro to Buruncan Point, its Southern extreme, thence a line through Semirara and Caluya Islands to Nasog Point ({{coord|11|53|N|121|53|E|display=inline}}) the Northwestern extreme of [[Panay]], along the West and Southeast coast of that island to Tagubanhan Island ({{coord|11|08|N|123|07|E|display=inline}}), thence a line to the Northern extreme of [[Negros Island|Negros]] and down the West coast to Siaton Point, its Southern extreme, thence across to Tagolo Point ({{coord|8|44|N|123|22|E|display=inline}}), [[Mindanao]]. |
''On the Northeast.'' The Southwest coast of Mindoro to Buruncan Point, its Southern extreme, thence a line through Semirara and Caluya Islands to Nasog Point ({{coord|11|53|N|121|53|E|display=inline}}) the Northwestern extreme of [[Panay]], along the West and Southeast coast of that island to Tagubanhan Island ({{coord|11|08|N|123|07|E|display=inline}}), thence a line to the Northern extreme of [[Negros Island|Negros]] and down the West coast to Siaton Point, its Southern extreme, thence across to Tagolo Point ({{coord|8|44|N|123|22|E|display=inline}}), [[Mindanao]]. |
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![]() Satellite image from NASA showing the internal waves formed in the Sulu Sea | |
Location within the Philippines, with the island of Borneo to the southwest | |
Standort | Southeast Asia |
Coordinates | 8°N 120°E / 8°N 120°E |
Typ | sea |
Etymology | Sulu |
Part of | Pacific Ocean |
Basin countries | Malaysia and Philippines |
Surface area | 260,000 square kilometers (100,000 sq mi) |
Settlements |
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The Sulu Sea (Filipino: Dagat Sulu; Tausug: Dagat sin Sūg; Malay: Laut Sulu) is a body of water in the southwestern area of the Philippines, separated from the South China Sea in the northwest by Palawan[1] and from the Celebes Sea in the southeast by the Sulu Archipelago.[2] Borneo is found to the southwest and Visayas to the northeast.
The Sulu Sea contains a number of islands. The Cuyo Islands[3][4] and the Cagayan Islands are part of the province of Palawan whereas Mapun[5] and the Turtle Islands are part of the province of Tawi-Tawi.[6] Sulu Sea is also where the Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park, one of the World Heritage Sites is located.[7]
Panay Gulf is an extension of the Sulu Sea. Straits out of the Sulu Sea include the Iloilo Strait, the Guimaras Strait, and the Basilan Strait.
Geography
The sea's surface area is 260,000 square kilometers (100,000 sq mi).[8] The Pacific Ocean flows into Sulu Sea in northern Mindanao and between Sangihe talaud Archipelago, North Sulawesi.[9]
Extent
The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) defines the Sulu Sea as being one of the waters of the East Indian Archipelago. The IHO defines its limits as follows:[10]
It extends about 490 miles (790 km) from north to south and 375 miles (604 km) from east to west. Waves can stretch across 25 kilometers (16 mi) to 35 kilometers (22 mi).[11] The sea is 4,400 meters (14,400 ft) deep but on its southern end Sulu Archipelago raises the sea floor to 100 meters (330 ft).[8]
On the Northwest. From Tanjong Sempang Mangayau, the North point of Borneo, along the Eastern limit of South China Sea to Cape Calavite, the Northwest point of Mindoro.
On the Northeast. The Southwest coast of Mindoro to Buruncan Point, its Southern extreme, thence a line through Semirara and Caluya Islands to Nasog Point (11°53′N 121°53′E / 11.883°N 121.883°E) the Northwestern extreme of Panay, along the West and Southeast coast of that island to Tagubanhan Island (11°08′N 123°07′E / 11.133°N 123.117°E), thence a line to the Northern extreme of Negros and down the West coast to Siaton Point, its Southern extreme, thence across to Tagolo Point (8°44′N 123°22′E / 8.733°N 123.367°E), Mindanao.
On the Southeast. From Tagolo Point, down the West coast of Mindanao to the Southwest extremity thence to the North coast of Basilan Island (6°45′N 122°04′E / 6.750°N 122.067°E), through this island to its Southern extremity, thence a line to Bitinan Island (6°04′N 121°27′E / 6.067°N 121.450°E) off the Eastern end of Jolo Island, through Jolo to a point in long. 121°04'E on its South coast, thence through Tapul and Lugus Islands and along the North coast of Tawi Tawi Island to Bongao Island off its Western end (5°01′N 119°45′E / 5.017°N 119.750°E), and from thence to Tanjong Labian,[6] the Northeastern extreme of Borneo.
On the Southwest. The North coast of Borneo between Tanjong Labian and Tanjong Sempang Mangayau.
In popular culture
The Star Trek character Hikaru Sulu is named after the Sulu Sea. According to Sulu actor George Takei, "[Gene] Roddenberry's vision for Sulu was to represent all of Asia, being named for the Sulu Sea instead of using a country-specific name".[12][13]
See also
References
- ^ "Coron Bay, Philippines : UnderwaterAsia.info". www.underwaterasia.info. Archived from the original on 5 October 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ "Sulu Sea, Philippines : UnderwaterAsia.info". www.underwaterasia.info. Archived from the original on 1 June 2016. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ Traveler's Companion Philippines 1998 p.214 Kirsten Ellis, Globe Pequot Press Globe Pequot, 1998
- ^ "Jewel of Sulu Sea - The Manila Times Online". www.manilatimes.net. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ "Mapun - island, Philippines". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ a b "Tawi Tawi - island, Philippines". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ C.Michael Hogan. 2011. Sulu Sea. Encyclopedia of Earth. Eds. P.Saundry & C.J.Cleveland. Washington DC
- ^ a b "Sulu Sea - sea, Pacific Ocean". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ "Geographic Scope — Sulu-Celebes Sea Sustainable Fisheries Management (SSME)". scfishproject.iwlearn.org. Archived from the original on 23 April 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ "Limits of Oceans and Seas, 3rd edition" (PDF). International Hydrographic Organization. 1953. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 December 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ Earth, NASA's Visible (11 August 2009). "Internal waves in the Sulu Sea, between Malaysia and the Philippines". visibleearth.nasa.gov. Archived from the original on 16 March 2016. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ Pascale, Anthony. "George Takei On "Star Trek VI: Captain Sulu To The Rescue" + John Cho, Shatner Feud + more". TrekMovie.com. Archived from the original on 27 July 2010. Retrieved 26 July 2010.
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: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "George Takei on how "Sulu" got his name on Star Trek - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG". YouTube. Archived from the original on 9 March 2016.
External links
Media related to Sulu Sea at Wikimedia Commons