Before revision: History The first marine park, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park was established in 1975, in order to save the reef from oil drilling and mineral extraction while permitting other activities like fishing and tourism in specified areas.
After revision: ,History The first marine park, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park was established in 1975, in order to save the reef from oil drilling and mineral extraction while permitting other activities like fishing and tourism in specified areas.