Like all fieldwork, underwater ecological monitoring is part science and part art. We structure the effort around a time-tested protocol, variants of which have been executed thousands of times at sites around the globe. Yet, no two surveys are alike—weather conditions, oceanic currents, site geography, team experience and dynamics, and a boatload of other factors…
It is time for us to beat plastic pollution! Bali has officially banned single-use plastics across the province. There are a lot of ways to start reducing plastic waste in your daily life, and you can start by learning the impact of plastic on our environment by playing the educational game Race to Recycle. Race…
CTC has been working with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to promote sustainable tourism in Indonesia and the Coral Triangle region. The council routinely hosts GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Programs in Bali and recently invited local governments from various regions in Indonesia to join in. The Center for Marine Conservation in Bali has become…
Another fun learning class with Bali WISE students was held this month. These young women are currently doing a 6 month hospitality training course through the Bali WISE scholarship. This Fun Learning class has become a regular partnership between CTC and Bali WISE. A total of 30 students, divided into two groups, came to CTC’s…
This month CTC was visited by PLK Lee Shing Pik College, Hong Kong. Eight students accompanied by two teachers came to Bali to learn about the main coastal ecosystems. During their visit, they chose CTC as one of their destinations to learn about coral reefs and marine conservation. Joining a program initiated by CTC, the…
Dean of Darden Business School, University of Virginia, explored our fun learning activities at CTC’s Center for Marine Conservation on June 24, 2019. Scott Beardsley and his wife, Claire, had the chance to explore their creativity by making clay corals while learning about different coral forms and species in the ocean. This activity is based…
CTC welcomed it’s newest board member, Rahmat Soemardipradja this month. Rahmat visited our Center for Marine Conservation, as well as our coral nursery in the Nusa Penida MPA. Rahmat has been practicing law for over 26 years and is a recognized leader in the Indonesian energy and natural resources sector. Rahmat’s main areas of practice…
On June 8th each year, we celebrate World Ocean Day. It is the time of the year to celebrate and take action to protect ocean health. Whether you live near the coast or far from the sea, we are all connected to the oceans. This year Maison Aurelia Sanur, one of our hotel partners,…
Located in the heart of Bali, CTC Center for Marine Conservation is the perfect place for the community to come together. On May 24, 2019, CTC successfully conducted a public event – “Choir for Coral” at CTC Center for Marine Conservation that combined fun marine education activities with delightful music to engage more people to…