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Tanon Strait

"Tanon Strait lies between the islands of Negros and Cebu in the Philippines. The strait, which is about 161 km (100 miles) long, connects the Visayan Sea in the north to the Bohol Sea in the south. Its width varies from 5 to 27 kilometres (3 to 17 mi), with the narrowest point in the south.[1] In the north the strait is closed off by the Don Islands, the largest of which is Bantayan. The cities of Bais, Negros Oriental and Toledo, Cebu have deepwater port facilities. The Tañon Strait is known for whale‑ and dolphin‑watching ...."

 

It is a " protected seascape , was established by President Ramos under proclamation no. 1234 of 1998."

 

This shot as taken from the shores of the Cebu facing the Tanon Strait and island of Negros.

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Uploaded on December 16, 2015
Taken on August 8, 2014