Be an Ambassador for the Ocean – Why the Great Barrier Reef's Future Depends on Responsible Tourists The Great Barrier Reef, a 350,000 square kilometer coral reef system off Australia's Queensland coast, is facing an existential crisis.
Rising sea temperatures, pollution, and overfishing have taken their toll on this natural wonder, with some scientists estimating that up to 30% of the reef may be gone by 2050.
While many tout tourists as saviors of the Great Barrier Reef, their dollars supposedly funding conservation efforts and supporting local communities, a more nuanced narrative exists.