Together with Quicksilver Pontoon, local stakeholders, and volunteers, CTC successfully carried out 300 Reef Star installations in the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (MPA) from February 10 to 13, 2026. The event, held at Quicksilver Pontoon, was attended by 121 participants. Participants were involved in all stages of the Reef Star (RS) installation process, from…
In early May 2025, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) and its partners took another significant step in restoring coral reefs within the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (MPA). Over four days in Toya Pakeh and Ped, the team successfully installed 200 Reef Stars and planted more than 3,000 coral fragments—an expansion of the Coral Reef…
Situated off the southeast coast of Bali, the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (MPA) spans 20,057 hectares and includes the islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan. Over the years, the coral reefs along the northern coast of Nusa Penida have suffered significant damage due to irresponsible marine tourism, diseases, coral bleaching, tropical…
Coral reefs are a lifeline for nearly a billion people, providing food security, livelihoods, and coastal protection. However, the escalating frequency of marine heatwaves is causing widespread coral die-offs, threatening marine biodiversity and the communities that depend on these ecosystems. While traditional conservation strategies focus on protecting reefs with lower thermal exposure, they often fail…
As home to 41% of the world’s climate-resilient coral reefs, Indonesia plays a crucial role in global marine conservation. To enhance conservation efforts and improve stakeholder engagement, two key meetings were held in Bogor: a Communications Strategy Development Workshop for the GEF-7 Coral Reef Refuge (CRR) National Hub, from February 18–20, and the MPA Vision…
CTC continued its restoration efforts at the Nusa Penida Festival 2024 on October 11, 2024. In collaboration with Nuansa Pulau Community Group, CTC installed a total of 80 Reef Stars with 1,200 coral fragments at the restoration site in Ped Village. During the coral tying process to the 35 Reef Stars, we were helped by…
From January 29th to February 2nd, 2024, we successfully conducted the Coral Restoration Demonstration Site in Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (MPA), specifically in Toya Pakeh to the east of the Quicksilver Mega Pontoon. These activities were conducted in collaboration with local partners and resulted in the installation of 400 Reef Stars, comprising 6,000 coral…
On October 26-27, 2023, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) Coral Reef Restoration Task Force team, People and Nature Consulting International (PNCI) expert, and the Quicksilver Cruise crew conducted Reef Star trial installation at Toya Pakeh and Gamat Bay, Nusa Penida. The two-days activity aims to positively impact the marine environment as a pilot installation to evaluate…
Labuan Bajo is well-known for its natural beauty, and Hatamin Island, located 45 minutes away, still managed to astonish us with its stunning features – solid rock foundation and its crystal-clear waters. Similarly, the community members of Yayasan Waka Eling Semeton (WES), with their resilience and dedication, mirror the island’s greatness. CTC had the pleasure…