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The Great Barrier reef is a priceless global wonder that needs to be protected from the effects of global warming but with coral bleaching taking a hold of the reef as of now we must act now to protect the reef and the tourism industry that gives the reef its value. The reef contributes $6.4 billion into the national economy, has added 64,000 jobs in 2015-16, and is worth $56 billion in total economic, social, and icon asset value. The reef is critical to supporting economic activity and jobs in Australia as a whole. The livelihoods and businesses it supports across Australia far exceeds the number supported by many industries we would consider too big to fail. With the threat of global warming and the recent major coral bleaching of parts of the reef many Australians are worried that tourism will have a downturn which would be terrible for the national economy. In fact, according to a survey by the “Australian Institute” say that if coral bleaching persists into the future, large numbers of potential visitors to the reef say they are more likely to go to another country altogether or at least to other parts of Australia. This doesn’t look good for the tourism industry which is a crucial part of Australia. The government needs to start doing their part in combating climate change as well as other countries so that the reef can begin to heal.