Author: Adam Putra

Marine Protected Area | Outreach Activities | Timor-Leste

Community Outreach to Strengthen Understanding of Samba Sembilan Marine Protected Area in Timor-Leste
ByAdam Putra May 11, 2026May 12, 2026

Continuing its efforts to strengthen community involvement in marine conservation efforts in Timor-Leste, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Forestry (MALFF) and the MPA Samba Sembilan Management Unit, carried out another round of socialization activities on 13-14 April 2026 in Mota-Ulun Village, Liquica Municipality. The two-day…

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Event | Women Leaders

CTC Supports Advancement of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in the Coral Triangle
ByAdam Putra May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

The Coral Triangle Center (CTC), represented by Executive Director Rili Djohani and Regional Communications Manager Leilani Gallardo, actively participated in the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security (CTI-CFF) Women Leaders Forum (WLF) Meeting held on April 13, 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The meeting brought together representatives from all six Coral Triangle…

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Event

Engaging with Bali Youth at WOAH Festival
ByAdam Putra April 22, 2026April 24, 2026

On 28 February 2026, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) joined the World Ocean Ambassador Hangout (WOAH) Festival at Pantai Mertasari, Sanur. Through a Tide Talk session, a panel discussion, and an information booth, the team engaged festival-goers and strengthened its presence within the conservation network. During the Tide Talk session, the team took a refreshingly interactive…

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Capacity Building | Event | Training and Learning

CTC Strengthens Foundations in Marine Conservation
ByAdam Putra April 22, 2026April 24, 2026

Coral Triangle Center (CTC) recently conducted its MPA 101 Foundation Training, an internal initiative aimed at building a strong, shared understanding of marine conservation across the organization. Held in two batches at our Center for Marine Conservation in Sanur, Bali, on 5-6 March and 10-11 March 2026, the training brought together staff from a wide…

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Center for Marine Conservation | Mola Shop

CTC’s Mola Shop: Crafted by Women, Inspired by the Ocean
ByAdam Putra April 22, 2026April 23, 2026

At the CTC Center for Marine Conservation, sustainability meets storytelling. A curated collection of handmade products highlights the work of inspiring women-led communities who transform creativity into livelihoods and ocean inspiration into everyday essentials. From Batik Waste to Beautiful PurposeRemi Bali Toys gives new life to batik fabric offcuts by turning them into stylish tote…

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Center for Marine Conservation | Fun Learning | Ocean Keeper Club | Outreach Activities

Journey Into The Deep Sea with Ocean Keeper Club
ByAdam Putra April 22, 2026April 23, 2026

On March 14, 2026, Ocean Keeper Club (OKC) Session 9 invited young learners to journey into one of the most mysterious parts of our planet through a session titled Menjelajahi Laut Dalam or Exploring the Deep Sea. The session welcomed 33 enthusiastic children, accompanied by four teachers, for a day filled with discovery, curiosity, and…

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Banda Islands | Marine Protected Area | Resource Use Monitoring

Protecting Marine Resources in the Banda Sea Through Resource Use Monitoring
ByAdam Putra April 22, 2026April 24, 2026

On March 26–27 2026, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) in collaboration with the Marine and Fisheries Branch Office Cluster VI of the Banda Islands, conducted another Resource Utilization Monitoring (RUM) activity in the Ay-Rhun Marine Protected Area (MPA) and the Banda Sea Marine Tourism Park (TWP Laut Banda). This activity, planned as a regular monitoring effort…

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Marine Protected Area | Timor-Leste

CTC Kicks Off the Establishment of the Proposed Manufahi MPA
ByAdam Putra April 22, 2026April 24, 2026

On 17 March 2026, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) held its first inception workshop in Manatuto Municipality — a pivotal step in the establishment of the Manufahi Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Timor-Leste. The workshop brought together 49 participants, representing local fishers, community leaders, and government officials from both the municipal and national levels, to…

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Marine Protected Area | Outreach Activities | Timor-Leste

Strengthening Community-Led Conservation in Samba Sembilan MPA
ByAdam Putra April 22, 2026April 24, 2026

The Coral Triangle Center (CTC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry and Fisheries (MALFF), the Samba Sembilan Marine Protected Area (MPA) Management Unit, and the Municipal Authority of Liquica, is advancing community-based marine conservation through targeted outreach in Ulmera Village. Held on March 16–17, 2026, the two-day activity focused on socializing the…

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