How Climate Change Impacts The Great Barrier Reef Tourism Industry At 1.5°c of global warming above pre industrial levels, the intergovernmental panel on climate change (ipcc) predicts a loss of 70 90 per cent of the world’s coral reefs. at 2°c, that number. Published: may 27, 2016 2:26am edt. the removal of an from an on world heritage and climate change has been justified by the australian government because of the impact on tourism. reported that.
Climate Change Great Barrier Reef Foundation Great Barrier Global coral reef tourism (pre covid) is a heavy hitting contributor to this, with an annual worth of $36 million. the industry can bring great economic benefits to the people who call world heritage marines sites home, but it can also prove unsustainable and put significant stress on local communities and the environment. Tourism is concentrated in about 7 per cent of the total great barrier reef marine park. the reef’s health is critically important to the stability and value of the reef tourism industry. declines in reef health through climate change impacts (particularly marine heat waves), cyclones and associated media coverage, have significantly impacted. “as the great barrier reef faces escalating threats from climate change – highlighted by the queensland government’s latest reef outlook report – the need for proactive measures has never been more urgent. “the reef’s fragile ecosystems are under intense pressure, and how tourism responds can significantly impact both environmental. “informing visitors about the impacts climate change has had on our marine environment doesn’t diminish visitor’s enjoyment of the great barrier reef—we found it might even do the opposite,” dr. waters said. “80 percent of participants wanted more information on climate change, specifically on what they could do to help.”.
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