To kick off a busy year ahead, our Center for Marine Conservation hosted a series of workshops conducted by The Nature Conservancy. These workshops were aimed at increasing the capacity of conservation scientists and practitioners, as well as introducing new tools and sharing ideas. From January 13-17, a Science Writing Workshop was held in the…
As greenhouse gas emissions drive changes in global ocean chemistry and temperature, how will corals respond? This is the type of question being addressed in the National Sea Simulator, a world-class marine research aquarium facility housed in the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) in Townsville, Queensland.  The Sea Simulator was just one stop on…
Through ecological and socio-economic surveys in 2017, the Sula Islands were identified as home to sea turtles, in particular the green turtle (Chelonia mydas) and hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata). The coast of Fatkauyon Village was indicated as a feeding location for green and hawksbill turtles, while sandy beaches across the islands were identified as nesting…
As the CTC Center for Marine Conservation continues to grow, collaborating with international conservation educators gives our team the chance to expand our knowledge base to ensure we are prepared for challenges and utilizing the most effective engagement strategies. The team behind conservation and visitor engagement at the Seattle Aquarium visited the CTC Center for…
Ten marine conservation champions across Indonesia and the Coral Triangle region were recognized at the first ever Ocean Legacy Awards on November 29, 2019. CTC organized the Awards to honor those that have made significant contributions to achieving its vision of “Healthy Seas that Enrich People and Nature”. The awardees were recognized during CTC’s 10th…
 On November 29, 2019, CTC renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Bali Province Government, specifically with the Marine Affairs and Fisheries Department (Dinas Kelautan dan Perikanan). The MOU renewal was signed by CTC Executive Director Rili Djohani and DKP head Ir I Made Sudarsana during CTC’s Ocean Legacy Awards event. The MOU…
            During CTC’s Ocean Legacy Awards 10th anniversary event, we held a successful auction to raise funds for ocean conservation projects. The auction was launched online two weeks ahead of the event, and was also held as a silent auction on the night. As…
In their role as managers of the Nusa Penida MPA, diving and reef health monitoring skills are crucial for the effectiveness of the Nusa Penida Management Unit. With this in mind, the CTC team recently conducted training to build the scuba diving skills of the unit, and to expand their capacity to monitor and assess…
The Oceanic Society is a US-based group committed to improving the health of the oceans through building deeper connections between people and marine environments. They run expeditions across the world, and this year they visited CTC, to learn about the coral reef ecosystems found in the Coral Triangle. The group of ocean lovers came from…