On March 14, 2025, a community gathering and Talk Show was held at Marine Bali Safari with the theme “Exploring Coral Reefs: Dive into the Colorful World of Coral Reefs!”. The event was attended by approximately 50 participants from diverse backgrounds, all eager to learn about underwater life, coral reefs, and efforts to protect them….
 On February 29, 2025, CTC’s Coral Diving School successfully conducted another series of online specialty courses, marking the 10th batch of its Marine Ecology, Coral Identification, and Fish Identification courses. These courses provide an opportunity for participants to deepen their understanding of marine ecosystems from the comfort of their homes. Throughout the sessions, participants engaged…
Situated off the southeast coast of Bali, the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (MPA) spans 20,057 hectares and includes the islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan. Over the years, the coral reefs along the northern coast of Nusa Penida have suffered significant damage due to irresponsible marine tourism, diseases, coral bleaching, tropical…
On August 1st, we celebrated MPA Day with a special focus on children and mangroves in the Nusa Penida MPA. Since 2022, CTC partnered with the Gili Bhuana Group to rehabilitate mangrove forests in Nusa Lembongan affected by local development. To date, 7,965 square meters of mangrove area have been replanted, covering 44.5% of the…
CTC’s Center for Marine Conservation celebrated Earth Day with a special performance of Wayang Samudra. Telling a story of marine animals and their constant battles with our ever-changing world and plastic pollution in the oceans, the whole show ran for an hour from 7.00 PM to 8.00 PM. Themed “Ocean Commotion”, the performance was narrated…
On Saturday the 30th of March, the members of the Ocean Keeper Club visited the Center for Marine Conservation for their third learning session, covering the seagrass marine ecosystem and the charismatic dugong living in it: sea cows growing to a size of up to 4 meters, just from eating the marine grass! The pupils…
Mangrove forests are a key piece of healthy marine ecosystems, providing crucial habitats for fish nurseries and assisting in absorbing carbon from the atmosphere. Beyond this, the beauty found in their tangled roots and natural silence provides an opportunity for ecotourism. These forests offer the perfect setting for tourists to witness diverse mangrove species and…
CTC had the pleasure of assisting Endress+Hauser in their team building activities which included a field visit in the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area. The activity ran for a full day, during which the team of CEOs snorkeled in the crystal clear ocean of Nusa Penida, mingled with the local communities, tried local food, adopted…
Karma Kandara recently launched Ocean Initiative Dessert by Executive Chef Joseph Antonishek on World Ocean Day, 8 June 2023. The dessert, which utilizes local ingredients, is designed to support the Coral Triangle Centre (CTC), an NGO that promotes the conservation of marine biodiversity. In this exclusive interview with Epicure Magazine, Chef Antonishek unveils the idea…