Great Barrier Reef (IMAGE)

Ecological Society of America

Great Barrier Reef

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The Great Barrier Reef has great cultural value to local residents as well as domestic and international tourists. In 2013 it was estimated that the GBR received 53.3 million use days, with 98 percent of all use days consisting of tourist visitation.

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