Who manages tourism at the Great Barrier Reef?

the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Tourism access is regulated by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority through a permitting system. Tourism is low risk and well managed. Around 80% of all tourism activity occurs within about 7% of the marine park.

What is the Great Barrier Reef Marine Authority?

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority – or GBRMPA – is responsible for the protection and care of the reef. They work with a wide variety of partners, supporters and advisors with the aim of conserving the reef for future generations.

What does tourism do to the Great Barrier Reef?

Impacts include physical damage to reefs and coral from boats, trampling and snorkelling, pollution from rubbish and human waste, wildlife disturbance where tourists aren’t maintaining a respectful distance and increased pressure from recreational fishing.

What is the government doing about the Great Barrier Reef?

Dugong and Turtle Protection Plan Along with the many coral varieties and islands that dot the Great Barrier Reef, plans have been put in place to protect and conserve the vibrant marine life. The Reef Trust have put together a plan to reduce poaching and illegal hunting.

How much money does tourism bring to the Great Barrier Reef?

It is now estimated that GBR tourism employs more than 64,000 people (full-time equivalent) and contributes $5.2 billion annually to the Australian economy1.

Why is the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park protected?

Scientific Basis The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (GBRMP) became a Marine Protected Area for several reasons. The GBRMP is home to thousands of different marine species which are depleting, threatened, rare or endangered species and populations.

How much does the Great Barrier Reef make from tourism?

What organisations help the Great Barrier Reef?

WWF works with the Australian Marine Conservation Society to manage the Fight For the Reef campaign, which champions greater protection for the Great Barrier Reef. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of the major threats to the Reef including industrialisation, global warming and fertiliser run-off.

How much money has the Australian government spent on the Great Barrier Reef?

Last month the Australian government pledged another seemingly large figure, $1bn, for conservation and science to be spent over the next nine years and spread along the 2,300km reef. That comes on top of state and federal government commitments in the region of $3bn since 2014.

How many tourist visit the Great Barrier Reef every year?

two million visitors
Fact: The Great Barrier Reef is a popular tourist destination with over two million visitors each year. Fact: Tourism to the reef generates approximately AU$5-6 billion per year.