Climate change is the #1 threat to coral reefs. Businesses in the tourism industry will be impacted negatively but can take action to mitigate the damage and minimize their own carbon footprint.
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Coral Bleaching Threatens Luxury Travel Company
Scuba diving – a $30 billion dollar tourism business worldwide – is threatened by rising sea temperatures. The luxury travel company, Kuoni, recognizes this threat and is taking steps to satisfy their environmentally-conscious customers.
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority – Climate Change, Coral Bleaching, and The End of Biodiversity
Is it too late to stop coral bleaching in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef? Can the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority act now to ensure the long term survival of the reef?
Quicksilver and The Fight for the Great Barrier Reef
Australia's Quicksilver uses ecotourism to raise local awareness about the decline of the Great Barrier Reef. But how can it go global?