As one of the seven natural wonders of the world the Great Barrier Reef generates a large amount of income for Australia. The Great Barrier Reef is often used for Tourism, Profitable Fishing, Recreation and Research that contributes to Science. Tourism Contributes to a large portion of the economical Value of the Great Barrier Reef as Tourists often want to go Scuba Diving or Snorkelling in the Great Barrier and often pay money to be taken out to the Great Barrier Reef, to hire Snorkellling or diving equipment, For food and accomodation and to travel to nearby islands to once again hire equipment which generates a large income. Inland of the Great barrier Reef are numerous trafficking posts that trade off a large amount of produce which also generates income. Some Islands that Tourists may visit include Haggerstone Island, Heron Island, Brampton Island, Lizard Island and Hayman Island. Some other features that the reef offers is hiring a plane which allows you see the reef from above, and skydiving both of which generate income.