CTC has been collaborating with the Green Fins program to support sustainable marine tourism practices in Indonesia. As the coordinator of Green Fins Indonesia since 2018, CTC is responsible for assessing dive operators before they officially become active members of Green Fins. As of December 2019, Green Fins Indonesia has over 30 members. They are…
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…
The CTC Center for Marine Conservation has developed unique methods to raise awareness on protecting marine life. Through fun learning activities, we raise awareness in the community about marine ecosystem, and what we can all do to protect them. Through traditional art performances, such as Wayang Samudra and Kecak, we are inspiring people to care…
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…
Escape room “SOS from the Deep” is the first-ever marine conservation themed escape room in Indonesia. The game allows a team of players to work together to discover clues and complete puzzles to progress through the rooms and accomplish their mission in a race against time. The CTC escape room is a fun, interactive game…
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…
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…
Living in the center of the Coral Triangle region, communities across Indonesia play host to Coral Triangle Day celebrations every year. This year, the Coral Triangle Center, in collaboration with Coastal and Marine Resources Management Center Denpasar (Balai Pengelolaan Sumberdaya Pesisir dan Laut Denpasar) celebrated Coral Triangle Day on June 19 at Kusamba Beach, Dawan,…