CTC recently completed the annual Green Fins assessments in Pemuteran, Bali-Indonesia from September 1-3 of 2025, working with two long-standing members: Abyss Oceans World and Easy Divers. These assessments provide an important opportunity to recognize and strengthen sustainable diving practices while supporting dive operators in minimizing their environmental impact. Green Fins is a global initiative…
On August 20, 2025, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) convened a provincial-level Workshop and Dissemination of the Climate REEFS Project at Zest Hotel, Ambon. Organized in collaboration with Pattimura University, the event provided an overview of the project and highlighted findings from a study on the resilience and vulnerability of coral reef ecosystems and community socio-economics…
On August 25–27, 2025, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) facilitated a training on Basic Marine Conservation and Fisheries for local communities and the potential Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECM) Management Unit in Ambon, Maluku. The three-day program brought together 27 participants, including village government representatives, customary leaders, community surveillance groups (Pokmaswas), and local community members….
On August 22, 2025, CTC successfully hosted a national workshop to present the study on “Tara Bandu” and Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECM) in Timor-Leste. This one-day event was a significant step forward in understanding the traditional tenure system in coastal and marine resource management. The results of the studies will provide important input…
On August 15, 2025, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) and the Maluku Province Marine and Fisheries Department officially signed the extension of their Cooperation Agreement (Perjanjian Kerjasama or PKS) for the period 2025-2028. The agreement was signed by CTC’s Executive Director, Rili Djohani, and the Head of the Maluku Province Marine and Fisheries Department, Dr. Ir….
Coral Triangle Center (CTC) has officially launched the third batch of Ocean Keeper Club, a year-long program designed to inspire and empower young ocean guardians. On July 26, the first session kicked off with the theme “Mengenal Ekosistem Laut” (Getting to Know the Marine Ecosystems), bringing together 90 enthusiastic students and nine teachers from six…
On July 16-18, 2025, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) held its annual Staff Development Week with the inspiring theme “CTC at the Frontlines of Change.” Bringing together our dedicated teams from Indonesia and Timor-Leste, the event took place at the CTC Center for Marine Conservation in Sanur, Bali. It was more than just a week of…
On July 8, 2025, CTC, together with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry and Fisheries (MALFF), Roman Luan, the Atauro Island MPA Management Unit, and the Atauro Administrative Authority, conducted a routine Resource Use Monitoring (RUM) and patrol activity around Atauro Island MPA. This joint effort aimed to strengthen surveillance, ensure compliance with zoning regulations,…
In June, 2025, CTC successfully conducted a series of Green Fins assessments for two dive centers in Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (MPA) and one from Karangasem Regency. These efforts mark our commitment in promoting sustainable diving practices and marine conservation in Indonesia. The first assessment started on June 10 in Nusa Lembongan, where Legend…