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If they don’t see that out in nature, they automatically think the reef is dying.  \u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E“What we try to do is educate travellers and show them that corals come in all shapes and colours – predominantly pastels and shades of brown - and are part of an extraordinary dynamic and ever-changing system. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile he acknowledges the fragility of the reef in the face of climate change, Alan is equally impressed by the reef’s ability to bounce back. The difference he says between Hastings Reef now and three years ago is vast. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E“It’s pretty much back on track to what it was. In a couple of years-time it will be at pre-bleaching levels.” \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEven so, measures like coral nurturing are needed to future proof high-value reefs against potential vulnerabilities. They all help to tell a story that inspires action to mitigate climate change. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E“We know that when tourists go out to the Great Barrier Reef, they will fall in love with it. And then they can’t help but become environmentalists.” \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPassions of Paradise is a 30 meter sailing catamaran operation that takes visitors to several Cairns reefs on a daily basis. Priced from $195 per adult, the day trip includes, snorkelling, guided tours, lunch and optional introductory and certified scuba diving. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E/Ends\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWord count: 717 words\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAuthor: Shelley Winkel, Tourism and Events Queensland.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUp to date as at: 5 May 2021\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis Character Profile is supplied courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland. For more information, please go to \u003Ca href=\"http://www.queensland.com/\"\u003Ewww.queensland.com\u003C/a\u003E and for images, please visit \u003Ca href=\"http://www.visuals.queensland.com/\"\u003Ewww.visuals.queensland.com\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_2076252085":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"spacer_1679915333":{"spacerType":"line","paddingSize":"medium",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"card_carousel_copy_c_1943079298":{"title":"Discover more character profiles","type":"page","componentID":"card-carousel_112440690","cardCount":8,"classification":"/content/dam/teq/content-fragments/public-classifications/corporate/news-and-media/character-profiles","width":"12 column","cta":{"href":"https://teq.queensland.com/au/en/news-and-media/media-resources/character-profiles","label":"Select to see more","target":"_self"},":type":"teq/components/corp/card-carousel"},"editorial_card_carou":{"maxNumber":20,"region":"","town":"","title":"Looking for more character stories? 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