The Great Barrier Reef has a total asset value of $56 billion

Source: ARC Center of Excellence

Deloitte Access Economics has calculated the economic, social and iconic value of the world heritage site in a report commissioned by the Great Barrier Reef Foundation.

Great Barrier Reef coral Source: Getty Images

Tourism is the biggest contributor to the total asset value making up $29 billion.

File image of a diver on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Source: AP

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