CTC, alongside a team of consultants led by Dr. Dedi S. Adhuri, a senior researcher from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), has launched a study on marine tenure systems in coastal and marine resources management focusing in Maluku and a subset of Papua. Embedded in the local culture and based on customary law…
On June 21 2024, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) hosted the Bali Youth Environmental Conference in collaboration with the Green School Foundation, creating a vibrant platform for youth leadership in environmental conservation. This conference was a significant step in empowering young changemakers from across Bali to address the pressing environmental challenges facing our planet. The…
The Coral Triangle Center (CTC) marked World Ocean Day on June 8, 2024, with a unique celebration at the Living World Denpasar Amphitheater. The event featured a captivating performance by Wayang Samudera, a traditional shadow puppetry show that brought to life the intricate stories of marine species and their interconnectedness with human life. This event…
The Coral Triangle Center (CTC) recently hosted the sixth session of the Ocean Keepers Club (OKC), marking the halfway point in their year-long journey. This session, themed “Journey of the Sea Turtle,” was designed to immerse children in the captivating life of sea turtles and highlight the importance of marine conservation. The session began with…
Early in June, Indonesia celebrated Coral Triangle Day on June 9 with this year’s theme “Balancing Conservation and Blue Economy” that also acknowledges the indispensable role of women in fisheries and marine resources conservation. In Rembang District, Central Java, a group of women are embodying this theme as they advocate for more sustainable BSC fisheries…
In celebration of World Ocean Day, CTC enthusiastically participated in two significant beach cleanup activities, demonstrating our commitment to preserving the marine environment. These events were organized by Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa’e (UNTL), the Association of Fisheries and Marine Timor Leste (APMTL) and Youth Groups, such as Sustainable Ocean Alliance Timor-Leste, Lenuk Tasi, Underwater Cinema,…
From June 17 to 20, CTC had the pleasure of welcoming Shannon Rake, the Mission Blue Hope Spots Manager, for an insightful field visit to the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (MPA). The visit aimed to showcase collaborative conservation efforts, particularly in MPA management and coral restoration, implemented by CTC and the Hope Spots Mission…
On Saturday, May 25th, the Ocean Keepers Club visited the Center for Marine Conservation (CMC) for their fifth learning session out of twelve. They are nearly halfway through their yearlong journey of fun and engaging marine exploration. A total of 46 enthusiastic students attended this session, which had the exciting theme of “Underwater City.” The…
On Sunday, June 2, 2024, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) facilitated a Field Learning Trip for officials from the US Senate and USAID to the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (MPA), Bali. The trip provided an immersive experience in marine conservation and community-based environmental management practices. The itinerary included coral restoration activities, mangrove ecosystem observations, and…