1.0 IntroductionAustralia is known for its beautiful beaches and wonderful man-made creations. “The Great Barrier Reef, off the east coast of Australia, is one of the natural wonders of the earth: it is the largest coral reef ecosystem in the world,” the Australian government said. In 1981, the Great Barrier Reef was recognized as a World Heritage Area and in 2007 it was added to the National Heritage List (see images two and six). The reef is not only beneficial to Australia's growing tourism market, but it also provides a significant share of capital to the Australian economy (see diagram 3). Many factors affect and could potentially affect the sustainability of this natural wonder. Think about it: what would Australia be without the Great Barrier Reef? (Australian Government, 2014)2.0 OverviewParadise, a place where you feel at home. For many Australians, their paradise is in the water; whether it's snorkeling, swimming, surfing, scuba diving or boating; the list is long. (see image five) The Great Barrier Reef is the heart of all these activities; if you want to live and breathe your passion, what better place to go than there. Over the years, the Great Barrier Reef has been home to a wide variety of people; locals, celebrities, tourists, businessmen and big business families; however this reef is slowly disappearing; gradually disappearing. This report analyzes the positive and negative impacts of tourism on our environment, our economy and its social effects on Australia. The results will amaze you; Tourism makes up one of the largest global footprints on the reef. It must have the potential to make or break this natural wonder.2.1 BackgroundThis report will focus......in the middle of the document......the places that tourists decide to visit next. The government noticed the environmental impact of tourism on the reef and stepped in to help by providing a lasting solution to the problem at hand; a long-term sustainability plan. This plan ensures that certain areas of the reef are protected and maintained. Although tourism contributes to many negative impacts on the sustainability of the reef, it helps keep it alive and functioning; so in all tourism, it is a beneficial factor for the sustainability of the reefs. One recommendation that could be considered would be for the Australian government to promote the Great Barrier Reef much more than it currently does; make sure international countries are aware of its existence. In this way, our country will welcome more and more tourists every peak season and more capitals will enter our economy. (Australian Government, 2014)