Inside tip · Cairns
It's already dead. Can you pocket it as a souvenir?
Answer: No, not even dead coral
In the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park you must not damage, collect or take coral, even dead coral, or protected shells like giant clams, without a Marine Parks permit. And stay more than a metre away from giant clams.
Cairns backpacker guide →Source: Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority: Responsible Reef Practices
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