The list of issues behind the diminishing coral reefs is long and extensive, but after the major bleaching incident that hit the Great Barrier Reef, in 2016, the methods of reef management, in relation to tourism have to be adjusted to fit the new world we live in. Sustainable tourism not only helps the coral reefs from being damaged, but it also benefits the economy. In Australia alone, tourism brings is worth an estimated $56 billion, with $6.4 billion being contributed to the economy per year. …
