If the Derawan Archipelago is designated a World Heritage Site, it will be in good company. Existing WHS include places like the Galapagos Islands, the Great Pyramids of Egypt, and India's Taj Mahal. Below are four other marine areas scientists have recommended for protection in Southeast Asia:

Balabac Straits/Turtle Islands, Malaysia: Straddling the international border with the Philippines, the Turtle Islands are famous not only for their