The Coral Triangle Center (CTC), supported by Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation and Climate Adaptation (TFCCA), officially launched the Strengthening Marine Protected Area Management Effectiveness through Learning from the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (MPA) program. Two kick-off meetings in Bali set the program in motion. The first took place on June 9, 2026,…
The Coral Triangle Center (CTC) recently completed a Green Fins assessment and outreach in Labuan Bajo, Komodo National Park, from March 30 to April 3, 2026. The assessment aimed to improve compliance with the Green Fins Code of Conduct and strengthen environmentally responsible diving practices among local dive operators. As marine tourism continues to grow…
Marine tourism provides an opportunity to support coastal communities’ livelihoods and to educate the public in support of the marine environment. In contrast, when not managed according to environmentally responsible principles, marine tourism activities can cause significant negative impacts on marine ecosystems, including coral reefs. From February 4 to 6, 2026, 50 high-level stakeholders from…
CTC recently completed Green Fins assessments for six dive operations in Komodo from 17–21 November 2025, carried out by CTC’s trained Green Fins Assessors. The assessments evaluated operators’ environmental practices and their commitment to minimizing the impacts of diving activities on marine ecosystems. This year, one operator achieved Bronze status, while five operators earned Silver….
CTC recently completed the annual Green Fins assessments in Pemuteran, Bali-Indonesia from September 1-3 of 2025, working with two long-standing members: Abyss Oceans World and Easy Divers. These assessments provide an important opportunity to recognize and strengthen sustainable diving practices while supporting dive operators in minimizing their environmental impact. Green Fins is a global initiative…
In June, 2025, CTC successfully conducted a series of Green Fins assessments for two dive centers in Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (MPA) and one from Karangasem Regency. These efforts mark our commitment in promoting sustainable diving practices and marine conservation in Indonesia. The first assessment started on June 10 in Nusa Lembongan, where Legend…
On March 20, 2025, CTC conducted a comprehensive RUM survey in the Ay-Rhun Islands MPA, located in Maluku Province. This routine survey was carried out in collaboration with multiple government agencies and local communities, aiming to strengthen law enforcement, encourage the adoption of sustainable practices, and discourage harmful activities by local small-scale fishers and private…
Green Fins, the global environmental standards for diving and snorkelling, is set to contribute to Indonesia’s blue economy. A national workshop, focused on “Enabling a sustainable diving and snorkelling industry in Indonesia through the implementation of the Green Fins initiative,” has ignited a collaborative effort to safeguard the nation’s marine ecosystems through marine tourism. The…
In September 2024, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) successfully conducted Green Fins assessments for six dive operators in Komodo National Park. This initiative marks an important milestone in promoting sustainable diving practices and marine conservation in the region, reinforcing the commitment of Indonesia’s diving industry to environmental protection. The assessments took place between September 23…