The Coral Triangle Center (CTC) team joined an inspiring film screening event presented by Bali Ocean Days and the SBS Foundation during the 18th Bali International Film Festival. The free event featured two powerful documentaries that brought critical ocean issues to the big screen. Deep Rising by Matthieu Rytz is a visually striking, award-winning…
Building on the momentum from the initial zoning socializations in Makili Village of Atauro Island in March and April 2025, CTC and its partners continued to support the launch of Tara Bandu, a traditional customary law used to manage natural resources sustainably. Our support included pre-event preparations such as organizing the event structure, selecting the…
In a significant step toward strengthening civil society collaboration in eastern Indonesia, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC), together with six partner organizations, hosted a two-day workshop in Ambon on May 27–28, 2025, as part of the process of forming Rumah Beta Belajar (RBB). The initiative brought together representatives from leading civil society organizations (CSOs) across…
On April 30, 2025, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) took part in the Our Ocean Conference (OOC) side event titled “Scaling Commitments for Marine Conservation: Multi-Stakeholder Approaches and Technological Innovations for Effective MPAs and OECMs.” Hosted by Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF), this high-level forum brought together leading institutions to exchange inclusive,…
In celebration of Earth Day 2025, CTC’s Ocean Keeper Club hosted a special film screening as part of our commitment to inspiring young minds and fostering a deep sense of care for the ocean and its ecosystems. This event was a celebration of learning, discovery, and collective action for the planet. Held at CTC’s Center…
CTC joined experts and stakeholders in the 3rd Regional Maritime Security Symposium in Bali, Indonesia, from February 10-14 2025. This week-long forum organized by the UK Government aimed to strengthen bilateral and regional cooperation while enhancing Southeast Asian partners’ resilience against shared maritime threats, including coercion. Senior officials and representatives from across the Indo-Pacific –…
CTC was honored to participate in the 2nd annual Bali Ocean Days Conference, held on February 7–8, 2025, at the InterContinental Bali Resort in Jimbaran. Now on its second year, this annual event serves as a vital platform for fostering collaboration across diverse sectors to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #14: Conserve…
CTC in collaboration with the Coastal and Marine Resource Management Center (UPTD), Denpasar Coastal and Marine Resources Management Center (BPSPL) and local volunteers from Temple Dive, Sanctum Dive and Legend Dive, successfully completed a Reef Health Monitoring and Coral Resilience Assessment across 14 sites in the Nusa Penida MPA. This year’s monitoring focused on coral…
Coral Triangle Center’s (CTC) Coral Diving School has successfully completed its first-ever Scientific Diving Course. This milestone marks a significant step in advancing marine research skills for conservation enthusiasts and professionals alike. The course followed a series of online foundational classes in Marine Ecology, Fish Identification, and Coral Identification, offered through CTC’s online platform. With…