Recreation and tourism experience in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and implications for management

Abstract

This report describes a detailed study of visitors' experiences to Lady Musgrave Island and Reef which is located in the southern section of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The project involved extensive cooperation between managers and researchers throughout all stages, and the ultimate design reflected identified concerns of managers, as well as a desire to understand how different visitors experience reef and island environments. A great deal of assistance and support was also provided by the tour operators during data collection.