The Great Barrier Marine
Park Authority's GOAL is to provide for the
long-term protection, ecologically
sustainable use, understanding and
enjoyment of the Great Barrier Reef
through the care and development of the
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
The marine tourism industry,
recreational users, the Great Barrier
Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) and
other government agencies all have a
role to play in keeping the Reef
‘GREAT’. The GBRMPA in conjunction with
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA
- historically referred to as the
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service)
have developed management tools and
processes to provide a range of tourism
and other opportunities throughout the
Marine Park, and to minimise the impacts
of tourism activities on the marine
environment so the diversity, integrity
and productivity of the Reef is
maintained.
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