CTC recently completed Green Fins assessments for six dive operations in Komodo from 17–21 November 2025, carried out by CTC’s trained Green Fins Assessors. The assessments evaluated operators’ environmental practices and their commitment to minimizing the impacts of diving activities on marine ecosystems. This year, one operator achieved Bronze status, while five operators earned Silver….
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…
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…
The Reef-World Foundation — the international coordinator of UN Environment Programme’s Green Fins initiative — has successfully trained and certified two new Green Fins assessor trainers from the Green Fins Indonesia National Team. They are now qualified to train and certify individuals in-country, building capacity for the initiative’s continued expansion in Indonesia. With the increasing…
Nowadays, the growth of the marine tourism industry not only has an economic impact on the local community but also raises critical environmental concerns. Amid these concerns, Green Fins has emerged as a key effort to mitigate the negative environmental impacts of marine tourism. This initiative aims to protect coral reefs through environmentally friendly guidelines…
Despite being badly hit by the pandemic, dive operators in Bali remain steadfast and highly committed to marine conservation. One of these dive operators is Aquamarine Diving Bali, who completed their Green Fins assessment on February 14, 2021. CTC conducted the Green Fins assessment with strict Covid-19 protocols such as using masks, practicing social distancing,…