On July 6 and 7, 2026, CTC held a two-day “Scientific Writing and Presenting” workshop aimed to strengthen staff capacity to write and communicate scientific knowledge clearly, concisely, and effectively, while building skills in developing international peer-reviewed research papers and delivering scientific presentations in a standardized format. Led by CTC’s Conservation Science Coordinator, Dr. Sonja…
This August, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) celebrated Indonesia’s Independence Day with a “Pekan Merdeka”, bringing the community three days of conversations, a film screening, a bazaar, the thrill of CTC’s Escape Room, and endless creativity.The series opened on August 14 with a public lecture themed “Merdeka dari Sampah Plastik,” held in collaboration with 4Ocean Foundation….
A new batch of young learners began their learning journey with Max, Mindy, Octa and Friends as Coral Triangle Center (CTC) launched Batch 4 of Ocean Keeper Club (OKC) on August 22, 2026, opening its fourth year of youth marine education with an energetic first session titled “Mengenal Ekosistem Laut” (Exploring Marine Ecosystems). Since its…
In August 2026, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) and PT Central Financial X (PT CFX) turned a corporate commitment into tangible coral reef restoration at Mangrove Point, Nusa Lembongan. Through CFX’s Adopt-A-Coral CSR program, four Reef Star units were adopted and transplanted. Installed alongside two units from individual participants during the August 3 field activity, all…
On July 30, 2026, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) had the honor of welcoming The Honourable Retired General David Hurley, former Governor-General of Australia, to the CTC Center for Marine Conservation (CMC) in Sanur, Bali. The visit was facilitated by Ms. Jo Stevens, the Australian Consulate-General in Bali and Nawa Cita Pariwisata Indonesia. The visit…
Across Indonesia, coastal communities are proving that effective ocean conservation extends far beyond Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). For generations, local institutions have managed coastal areas and small islands to sustain healthy ecosystems and support sustainable use of natural resources. Now, Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs) provide a formal pathway to recognize and strengthen these…
Across the hundred of small islands in the Maluku Province, local communities rely on healthy marine ecosystems to sustain their livelihoods and heritage. Throughout July and August 2026, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) partnered with government and local partners in the Banda and Lease Islands to deepen local stewardship through hands-on training. From July 30 to…
CTC’s regular Resource Use Monitoring (RUM) is an important part of managing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Maluku. By regularly doing this, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) and its partners can better understand activities around the MPA such as fishing, tourism, and others, while also identifying changes or potential issues that may require attention. RUM also…
Over five days from August 10 to 14, 2026, a group of CTC’s training alumni who have joined its capacity building programs over the years gathered in Bali to reconnect, exchange experiences, and explore how lessons from their training continue to shape their work. Coming from 11 provinces, from Aceh to South Papua, the participants…