Connecting Marine Tourism for a Sustainable Future

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Who We Are
AMPTO is the peak body representing marine park tourism operators since 1989, uniting small family businesses and large companies to protect the Reef.
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What We Do
We advocate at all levels of government, lead reef protection programs, and support members with sustainability and compliance.
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Why It Matters
Tourism contributes $150B annually to Australia’s economy, with the Great Barrier Reef the #1 reason for nature-based travel. AMPTO ensures ecological and economic sustainability for future generations.
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Crown of Thorns Program

Protecting the Reef: Our Crown of Thorns (COTS) Program

AMPTO is proud to be involved in the Crown of Thorns Starfish (COTS) Program, supporting efforts to protect the Great Barrier Reef. To assist with local outbreak control in high value reef sites, AMPTO supplies the latest COTS applicator kits both within Australia and internationally, available to order directly through AMPTO.
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