Marine Conservation

Proiect | Timor-Leste

CTC Joins EU-Funded m-CONNECT Project to Strengthen Connectivity-Based Coastal Conservation
ByAdam Putra October 14, 2026October 19, 2026

Coral Triangle Center (CTC) has joined m-CONNECT, a four-year, EU-funded initiative focused on strengthening the conservation and management of interconnected coastal ecosystems — coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass — across Europe, Island Southeast Asia, and Melanesia. Funded through Horizon Europe, Management of Coastal Networks Nurtured through Ecosystem Assessment, Collaboration and Technology, or m-CONNECT, brings together…

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Capacity Building | Proiect

Coral Triangle Countries Advance Marine Spatial Planning in the Sulu Sulawesi Seascape
ByAdam Putra September 14, 2026September 15, 2026

The Sulu Sulawesi Seascape within the Coral Triangle, shared by Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, supports exceptional biodiversity and critical habitats. It also provides food and livelihoods for approximately 40 million people from at least 50 indigenous cultural groups. However, habitat destruction, destructive and illegal fishing, marine pollution, and climate change are placing these ecosystems…

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Capacity Building

Strengthening CTC Staff Capacity in Scientific Writing and Presentation
ByAdam Putra September 11, 2026September 15, 2026

On July 6 and 7, 2026, CTC held a two-day “Scientific Writing and Presenting” workshop aimed to strengthen staff capacity to write and communicate scientific knowledge clearly, concisely, and effectively, while building skills in developing international peer-reviewed research papers and delivering scientific presentations in a standardized format. Led by CTC’s Conservation Science Coordinator, Dr. Sonja…

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Event

Pekan Merdeka: Celebrating Independence Through Ocean, Community, and Creativity
ByAdam Putra September 11, 2026September 15, 2026

This August, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) celebrated Indonesia’s Independence Day with a “Pekan Merdeka”, bringing the community three days of conversations, a film screening, a bazaar, the thrill of CTC’s Escape Room, and endless creativity.The series opened on August 14 with a public lecture themed “Merdeka dari Sampah Plastik,” held in collaboration with 4Ocean Foundation….

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Fun Learning | Ocean Keeper Club

Inspiring Young Ocean Keepers: A New Batch of Young Learners Begin Their Learning Journey
ByAdam Putra September 11, 2026September 15, 2026

A new batch of young learners began their learning journey with Max, Mindy, Octa and Friends as Coral Triangle Center (CTC) launched Batch 4 of Ocean Keeper Club (OKC) on August 22, 2026, opening its fourth year of youth marine education with an energetic first session titled “Mengenal Ekosistem Laut” (Exploring Marine Ecosystems). Since its…

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Adopt a Coral | Coral Restoration | Partnerships

Private Sector Partnerships to Advance Coral Reef Restoration in Bali
ByAdam Putra September 11, 2026September 15, 2026

In August 2026, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) and PT Central Financial X (PT CFX) turned a corporate commitment into tangible coral reef restoration at Mangrove Point, Nusa Lembongan. Through CFX’s Adopt-A-Coral CSR program, four Reef Star units were adopted and transplanted. Installed alongside two units from individual participants during the August 3 field activity, all…

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Partnerships

CTC Hosts Former Australian Governor General, Strengthening Australia-Indonesia Marine Conservation Partnerships
ByAdam Putra September 11, 2026September 15, 2026

On July 30, 2026, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) had the honor of welcoming The Honourable Retired General David Hurley, former Governor-General of Australia, to the CTC Center for Marine Conservation (CMC) in Sanur, Bali. The visit was facilitated by Ms. Jo Stevens, the Australian Consulate-General in Bali and Nawa Cita Pariwisata Indonesia. The visit…

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Capacity Building | Other effective area-based conservation measures | Training and Learning

Strengthening OECM Knowledge Across Local Communities and National Facilitators
ByAdam Putra September 11, 2026September 15, 2026

Across Indonesia, coastal communities are proving that effective ocean conservation extends far beyond Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). For generations, local institutions have managed coastal areas and small islands to sustain healthy ecosystems and support sustainable use of natural resources. Now, Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs) provide a formal pathway to recognize and strengthen these…

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Banda Islands | Community Outreach | Fun Learning | Lease Islands | Outreach Activities

How Maluku’s Youth and Women Are Becoming the Next Generation of Ocean Stewards
ByAdam Putra September 11, 2026September 15, 2026

Across the hundred of small islands in the Maluku Province, local communities rely on healthy marine ecosystems to sustain their livelihoods and heritage. Throughout July and August 2026, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) partnered with government and local partners in the Banda and Lease Islands to deepen local stewardship through hands-on training. From July 30 to…

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