Who is guarding Australia's Great Barrier Reef?

In order to publicize and promote the rich local tourism resources, Queensland Tourism Bureau of Australia recruited the "Island Guard" of Hamilton Island on the Great Barrier Reef in early 2009, which was called "the best job in the world" and attracted nearly 35,000 applicants from more than 200 countries and regions. Western media reported on May 6th that ben Sausor, a 34-year-old British man, successfully beat other 15 candidates who entered the final interview and got the job in the envy of hundreds of millions of people around the world.

The best job in the world.

Watch the magnificent sunrise and sunset in the vast Pacific Ocean in the luxurious three-bedroom sea view room, row boats, feed fish, swim and dive in the cleanest sea area in the world, and record the life of protecting the island through blogs, photos and videos under the blue sky of the Great Barrier Reef. After half a year, he won nearly 700,000 yuan in compensation. This is the "best job in the world" offered by Queensland Tourism Bureau, Australia. Since the beginning of this year, Queensland Tourism Australia has been recruiting caregivers for the Great Barrier Reef all over the world. On the 6th, after the final interview, this job called "the best job in the world" was awarded by British volunteer ben Sausor. It is estimated that this activity has brought more than US$ 65,438+US$ 0.65,438 billion in public relations value to the Tourism Bureau.

16 candidates come from 15 countries and regions, including two faces from China, Yao Yi from Guangzhou and Wang Xiuyu from Taiwan Province Province, and other candidates come from Korea, Japan, India, France, Britain, Germany and the United States. Their occupations are also different, from students, journalists and TV presenters to photographers, tourists, actors and teachers.

Sausor and the remaining 65,438+05 finalists have conducted intensive interviews in Hamilton Island in the past four days. The interview process includes snorkeling in clear water, barbecuing at the seaside and even relaxing in hot springs. They must also prove their ability to write online diaries, pass swimming exams and accept face-to-face questions from tourism officials.

It is reported that Sausor's final victory was a surprise, and Wang Xiuyu from Taipei, China was once regarded as the most promising candidate. Unlike other 15 players, Wang Xiuyu advanced to the final because of her high online support rate. She won more than 6.5438+0.5 million votes in online voting, which is the candidate with the highest support rate. Sausor was unexpectedly selected into the top 16 because someone called him and said he was eliminated. Before attending the final interview, Sausor expressed his hope to seize the opportunity and strive for better performance. "I don't want to fail in any link, I hope to get high marks."

The interview judges said that Sosol's initial application was impressive. Peter Rollo, director of Queensland Tourism Bureau, said: "From his selection in the top 50 to 16, Ben showed his sincere love for Queensland ... His thinking on how to do this job well, his initiative and ability to cope with challenges deeply touched the four-member jury, and finally he was successfully admitted."

Ben Sauer was ecstatic.

Ben Southall, who won the position of "the best job in the world", cried with joy when he called his family. The finalists participated in swimming, diving, boating, feeding fish and other projects on the 4th and 5th, and were interviewed by the media. According to the organizer, this is to examine the ability and potential of the players from all aspects and "find out the most suitable candidate for this position". On the morning of May 6th, contestant 16 had the final interview. Queensland Tourism officials announced in the afternoon that Ben Southall from Britain won.

Southall used to be a fund-raiser for a British charity, and he was ecstatic when he learned the result. In an interview with the British media, he said that he was "very honored" to win the final prize, and he was full of expectations for his new job, which will start in July 1. He said: "I will try not to disappoint those who support me, and I will further improve my swimming skills." I am full of expectations for my new job role and upcoming responsibilities. "

Sosol, who has rich experience in outdoor travel, has previously revealed that the spirit of adventure is the driving force for him to participate in this competition and meet various challenges. "I have traveled by car in Africa, crossed deserts, climbed mountains, ran marathons, participated in bungee jumping and mountain biking, and rode ostriches," Sosol said excitedly in the video introducing himself. "I like to discover new places, which is a wonderful freedom."

Before the interview, Sausor expressed the hope that he could seize this opportunity and "get high marks in any link", and he finally got his wish. Sausor started work in July 1, and six months' work will bring him150,000 Australian dollars (about 750,000 yuan). His duty is to patrol the white sand and blue sea every day and report his work through blogs, pictures and videos. In addition, his family and friends can also live on the island, and his Canadian girlfriend will be the first "guest".

Tourism Queensland considers the tourism planning and promotion activities very successful, claiming that the activities cost US$ 654.38+US$ 7,000, and achieved a global publicity effect worth US$ 654.38+US$ 0.654.38+US$ 70 million.