A sobering but also inspiring Economist Ocean Summit held on February 22nd-24th 2017 in Nusa Dua, Bali with several side events on zero waste to oceans, saving the most resilient coral reefs in the world to financing a sustainable ocean economy, engaging millennials and showing new movies on corals and the mysterious creatures of the…
This month, CTC traveled to Buano and Morotai Islands in eastern Indonesia to look at possible new sites that could be developed into marine protected areas (MPAs). On February 8-11, 2017, CTC traveled to the northeastern coast of Maluku Province to visit a little-known but ecologically important Buano, Island. The small island, inhabited by two…
On December 13, 2016, the Governor of Maluku signed a decree declaring CTC’s Learning Sites – Ay and Rhun Islands Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) – under the Province’s jurisdiction. This marks the first time that the management of district level MPA has been transferred to the Provincial Government since a law was passed in 2014…
It’s that time of year again! Our team was in the Banda Islands from the 3rd to 4th week of October to conduct the annual reef health and resource use monitoring for the Banda Islands Marine Protected Area (MPA) Network. The annual monitoring is done to determine the condition of marine life in the area…
In an effort to rehabilitate coral reefs and marine biodiversity in Sanur, Bali, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) and its partners organized an Adopt-A-Coral activity and Underwater Clean Up Dive on June 15, 2016. Representatives from Sanur hotels, dive shops, non-government, and government organizations tagged 54 baby corals that were then transplanted in the Sanur…
A comprehensive scientific survey on Bali’s coral reefs showed that the island’s corals remain resilient despite threats from pollution, unregulated fishing and irresponsible tourism. The Bali Reef Health Survey, conducted during a four-month period from July to October 2015, found that that 60% of Bali’s coral reefs are in good condition. The survey is the first…
In an effort to sustain marine biodiversity in Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) and Grand Luley Hotel have launched the Adopt A Coral Program. On May 31, the Grand Luley Resort in partnership with the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) launched the Adopt a Coral Program in Manado, Sulawesi. Guests and…
In March we signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Living Seas, a scuba diving operator based in Singapore and Bali, to support sustainable tourism. Under the MOU, Living Seas will promote and implement the code of conduct for divers, increase awareness of marine conservation and conservation practices among its staff and clients, and support…
Dr. Lubchenco is world-renowned environmental scientist with deep experience in the worlds of science, academia, and government. She is a strong champion of recovering oceans to a healthy state through both fishery reform and protected marine parks. During the discussion, she noted the importance of using science to provide solutions to environmental threats such as…