The Tourism Industry and Marine Ecosystem of Australia

Running head: THE TOURISM INDUSTRY AND MARINE ECOSYSTEM OF
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THE TOURISM INDUSTRY AND MARINE ECOSYSTEM OF AUSTRALIA
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The aim of this report is to identify the problems posed in the tourism industry in Australia by
the degradation of the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. This paper clearly presents the
possible reasons for the extinction of coral reef and its associated marine life system.
Moreover, it mentions the natural calamities that have negatively affected the marine
biodiversity of the Reef. This study briefly discusses the dependency of various industrial
sector on the marine ecosystem. Specifically, it addresses the revenue earned by the marine
tourism industry. The objective of this paper is to identify the policies of the government to
protect this ecosystem and the failure in the implementation of the same. Lastly, it
recommends the respective areas of concerns that should be taken care of by the
administrative authorities and the tourism industry of Australia.

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Background context: Overview of the influential forces of marine degradation.......................4
Statement of need: Determining the business strategy of the industry and the policies of the
government.................................................................................................................................7
Scope of the proposed plan: Aims and objectives needs to be addressed to guard the Reef...12
Proposed process......................................................................................................................13
References................................................................................................................................15

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Introduction
Australia has a biologically diversified ecology with abundance of rare species of
flora and fauna. The title of the world’s third largest ocean territory belongs to this nation
(australia.gov.au. 2019). As this is surrounded by ocean, it is also known as island continent.
Apart from its rich environmental resources, it is gifted with the world’s biggest coral reef.
The Great Barrier Reef comprises of wide varieties of marine life. Australia is enriched with
attractive tropical islands and stunning golden beaches (environment.gov.au. 2019).This
scenic beauty entices a larger number of tourists in the country. Hence, flourishing the
tourism industry of the country.
The marine tourism industry has a significant contribution to the wealth treasury and
macroeconomic dimensions of the Australian economy. Over the years, the marine tourism
industry is claimed to be one of the fastest growing tourism businesses of the economy
(aims.gov.au. 2019). Though this industry helps in expanding the business and employment
opportunities for the country, yet it transfers negative impacts on the marine habitats.
According to current reports, the coral reef is undergoing fundamental changes due to the
rapidly changing climatic conditions and increasing population pressure (coralcoe.org.au.
2019). The growing pressure of the visitors is leading to the development of recreational
activities near the visiting spots in the sensitive tourist destinations, and these activities are
affecting the marine environment. Coral bleaching is one such example of environmental
damage. However, due to this coral bleaching, the nearby tourism market is facing
challenges. Thus, policies and initiatives need to be designed and adopted to preserve the
marine ecosystem, and to maintain the revenues earned from this sector. The government as
well as the tourism industries should engage in controlling and reducing the environmental
degradation.