Tayabas Bay

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Tayabas Bay is a large bay in the southern part of Luzon island in the Philippines. Several islands are located in the bay, largest of which is Marinduque. It has a total surface area of 2,500 km² (970 sq mi).

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Tayabas Bay
The island of Marinduque within the bay with the coast of Quezon in the background
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Location	Luzon Island, Philippines
Coordinates	13°37′37″N 121°46′30″E / 13.62694°N 121.77500°E / 13.62694; 121.77500
Type	bay
Islands	Marinduque
Settlements	Agdangan Boac Buenavista Catanauan Gasan General Luna Lobo Lucena Macalelon Mogpog Mulanay Padre Burgos Pagbilao Pitogo San Francisco San Juan Santa Cruz Sariaya Torrijos Unisan
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The bay is bordered on the north and east side by Quezon (formerly known as Tayabas) province and San Juan, Batangas.^[1] Lucena, the capital city of Quezon Province, is located along Tayabas Bay, where several boat and ferry lines serve the sea lanes between Lucena and the different points in the region.

Several fauna are found in Tayabas Bay. Among them are whale sharks (Rhincodon typus)^[2] Sea turtles such as Lepidochelys olivacea, Eretmochelys imbricata, and Chelonia mydas also lay eggs in the bay.^[3] However, these turtle hatchlings are threatened by baklad or fish traps within the bay.^[4]

1. ^ Jr, Delfin T. Mallari (August 26, 2023). "Plan to quarry Tayabas Bay opposed anew". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
2. ^ "WATCH: Close encounter with whale sharks in Tayabas Bay, Quezon". RAPPLER. November 26, 2022. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
3. ^ Mallari Jr, Delfin T. (January 7, 2024). "Over 5,000 baby turtles released in Tayabas Bay". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
4. ^ Mallari Jr, Delfin T. (February 19, 2022). "Fish traps pose deadly threat to baby turtles in Tayabas Bay". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 2, 2025.

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