More than 200 participants from schools, local communities, tourism stakeholders, government agencies, dive operators, and environmental organizations came together in Nusa Penida for a large-scale marine conservation initiative held in celebration of World Ocean Day titled From Shore to Sea: Nusa Penida Clean-Up Action on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The event was organized by the…
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…
From April 24 to 26, 2026, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) participated in the inaugural Marine Actions Expo (MAX) 2026, Indonesia’s first world-class marine exhibition, held at Balai Kartini, Jakarta. The three-day event brought together 145 exhibitors from government agencies, private industry, NGOs, and local communities to showcase the country’s maritime potential and strengthen collaboration…
The Coral Triangle Center (CTC) welcomed a visit from the Executive Board of the Indonesian Ornamental Fish Council (DIHI) in Bali on 10 April 2026, opening a strategic discussion on how marine conservation efforts can be better connected with Indonesia’s growing ornamental fish industry. Indonesia is currently the world’s second-largest exporter of ornamental fish, making…
On 26 April 2026, CTC’s Center for Marine Conservation in Sanur, Bali transformed into a lively gathering space for ocean advocates, families, and youth as Coral Triangle Center (CTC) hosted the Earth Day Sunday Market under the global theme Our Power, Our Planet. More than a celebration, the event served as a call to action…
The Coral Triangle Center (CTC) recently completed a Green Fins assessment and outreach in Labuan Bajo, Komodo National Park, from March 30 to April 3, 2026. The assessment aimed to improve compliance with the Green Fins Code of Conduct and strengthen environmentally responsible diving practices among local dive operators. As marine tourism continues to grow…
From March 27–29, CTC in collaboration with local partners and supported by the Oceanic Society, successfully installed 100 Reef Stars in its coral restoration demonstration site in Toyapakeh on the western side of the Nusa Penida MPA. Since 2024, CTC and its partners have installed a total of 909 Reef Stars in this restoration site,…
From April 7–10, 2026, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) collaborated with Photovoices International (PVI) to conduct a four-day training in Ambon to strengthen the capacity of representatives of NGOs and community groups across Maluku in community engagement, while building an understanding of the Photovoices approach in participatory community engagement. The training responded to a need for…
From April 8–10, 2026, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) supported the kick-off meetings for the Tropical Forest and Coral Reefs Conservation Act (TFCCA) project in Huamual Belakang Sub-district, Seram Bagian Barat Regency. The meetings were conducted at both sub-district and village levels, with the sub-district session held in Waesala Village and village-level sessions in Soleh…