Satellite map of the province of Sulu in the Philippines. Red markings indicate areas that are vulnerable to a one meter rise in sea level. Sulu ranks first as the province most vulnerable to an increase in sea level in terms of land area that is at threat. A one meter rise in sea level is projected to inundate 7,972.83 hectares of land. At least 90% of the land area of the Municipality of Pata and 34% of the Municipality of Marunggas, both in the province of Sulu, are at threat, potentially displacing communities, damaging infrastructure, and affecting livelihood. Sulu is in the southernmost part of the Philippines about 950 kilometers from Manila. It has a population of at least 619,668 people which includes the Badjaos or "sea gypsies" of the Sulu seas . It is famous for its Pearl Farm in Marunggas Island as well its white sand beaches and coral reefs.
Sulu PHILIPPINES

Satellite map of the province of Sulu in the Philippines. Red markings indicate areas that are vulnerable to a one meter rise in sea level. Sulu ranks first as the province most vulnerable to an increase in sea level in terms of land area that is at threat. A one meter rise in sea level is projected to inundate 7,972.83 hectares of land. At least 90% of the land area of the Municipality of Pata and 34% of the Municipality of Marunggas, both in the province of Sulu, are at threat, potentially displacing communities, damaging infrastructure, and affecting livelihood. Sulu is in the southernmost part of the Philippines about 950 kilometers from Manila. It has a population of at least 619,668 people which includes the Badjaos or "sea gypsies" of the Sulu seas . It is famous for its Pearl Farm in Marunggas Island as well its white sand beaches and coral reefs.

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