Hidden beneath Indonesia’s coastal waters lives one of the ocean’s least-known marine mammals—the dugong (Dugong dugon), a gentle seagrass grazer often called the “sea cow.” Despite its ecological importance, dugongs remain far less recognized than whales, sea turtles, or manta rays, making them one of marine conservation’s overlooked species. Every year on May 28, the…
In celebration of World Ocean Day and Coral Triangle Day, a new digital platform was launched on Tuesday, June 9th of 2026, to better connect people, knowledge, and opportunities to protect the Coral Triangle. Initiated by the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries, and Food Security (CTI-CFF), together with the Coral Triangle Center, WWF…
On 26 April 2026, CTC’s Center for Marine Conservation in Sanur, Bali transformed into a lively gathering space for ocean advocates, families, and youth as Coral Triangle Center (CTC) hosted the Earth Day Sunday Market under the global theme Our Power, Our Planet. More than a celebration, the event served as a call to action…
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…
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…
On October 28th, 2025, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) had the honor of hosting a visit from Alliance Française Bali at our center in Sanur, Bali. The visit marked a meaningful moment of international exchange, as we welcomed H.E. Mr. Olivier Poivre d’Arvor, Ambassador of France for Polar and Maritime Affairs and Special Envoys of the…
Bali, August 16, 2025 – Marking its 15th anniversary of action, innovation, and collaboration in marine conservation, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) hosts the Ocean Legacy Awards to honor outstanding partners, individuals, and communities dedicated to protecting the ocean and its biodiversity. The celebration recognized 15 champions whose innovative solutions balance environmental protection with community…
On the evening of May 20, 2025, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) welcomed distinguished guests to a special dinner reception held in support of the 7th ASEAN-China-UNDP Symposium on Localising the Global Goals: A Strategy for SDGs Implementation. The event, hosted at the CTC Center for Marine Conservation in Bali, brought together 76 participants from across…
As part of the lead-up to the 7th ASEAN-China-UNDP Symposium on Localising the Global Goals: A Strategy for SDGs Implementation, set to take place on May 19–20, 2025, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) had the honor of hosting esteemed guests from key Indonesian ministries at our Center for Marine Conservation in Sanur, Bali. Among the…