On July 18, 2026, CTC successfully held the 12th and final session of the Ocean Keeper Club, celebrating the graduation of the program’s third batch of young ocean stewards. The graduation event brought together 71 students and nine teachers from our partner schools, marking the completion of a year-long learning journey. Throughout the program, participants…
On July 31, 2026, small hands pressed mangrove seedlings into the mud of Nusa Lembongan, marking Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day and this year’s theme, “Celebrating Local Actions for Global Impact.” The Coral Triangle Center (CTC) gathered local communities and students within the Nusa Penida MPA for a mangrove-planting and education event in celebration of…
Young people are playing an increasingly important role in shaping the future of ocean conservation, bringing fresh ideas, innovation, and community-driven solutions to some of the region’s most pressing marine challenges. In celebration of Coral Triangle Day, the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security (CTI-CFF) organized the “Blue Futures: Youth and…
On June 30, 2026, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) participated in Haruku Sameth GPM Congregation Kids and Youth Gathering, delivering a presentation on “Youth Awareness for the Environment and the Ocean”. The session engaged approximately 140 youth participants and mentors from the Haruku and Sameth communities, encouraging young people to become active stewards of their coastal…
Protecting the ocean starts with the people who live with it every day — the ones who know it best. This World Ocean Day, communities across Atauro Island came together to protect one of Timor-Leste’s most important marine areas. From June 1 to 5, 2026, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC), in collaboration with the Ministry…
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, Ocean Keeper Club (OKC) successfully concluded the third batch with Session 11, themed “Awas Ada Sampah Plastik (Bagian 2)” or “Beware of Plastic Waste (Part 2).” The session brought together 56 enthusiastic students for a day of interactive learning, outdoor exploration, and hands-on environmental activities that strengthened their understanding of…
Coral Triangle Center has unveiled a refreshed and redesigned organizational website, created to better connect audiences with our mission, programs, and impact. The new platform reflects our commitment to making information more accessible, engaging, and inspiring for everyone who shares our passion for ocean conservation. The redesigned website presents our programs in a clearer and…
Continuing its efforts to strengthen community involvement in marine conservation efforts in Timor-Leste, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Forestry (MALFF) and the MPA Samba Sembilan Management Unit, carried out another round of socialization activities on 13-14 April 2026 in Mota-Ulun Village, Liquica Municipality. The two-day…
The Coral Triangle Center (CTC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry and Fisheries (MALFF), the Samba Sembilan Marine Protected Area (MPA) Management Unit, and the Municipal Authority of Liquica, is advancing community-based marine conservation through targeted outreach in Ulmera Village. Held on March 16–17, 2026, the two-day activity focused on socializing the…