Thirty mangrove seedlings were planted in the Pangkung mangrove area of Nusa Lembongan on September 29, 2026, through sponsorship by Prama Sanur Hotel. The planting was carried out by Coral Triangle Center (CTC), with support from the local Gili Bhuana community group, as part of ongoing efforts to restore degraded mangrove habitats in the Nusa…
Two marine areas in Timor-Leste are being proposed for Marine Protected Area (MPA) development following field assessments that identified important marine habitats, fishing grounds, and biodiversity. The proposed MPAs, Metinaro–Ilimano on the northern coast and Manufahi–Natarbora on the southern coast, are expected to contribute more than 60,000 hectares to the country’s marine conservation efforts. The…
Fish populations around Atauro Island in Timor-Leste have increased more than fivefold over eight years, according to monitoring results from the Coral Triangle Center (CTC). The findings also show that the coral reef conditions remained broadly stable, providing new insights into the health of marine ecosystems within Timor-Leste’s first integrated marine protected area (MPA), the…
Efforts to strengthen the management of Regional Marine Conservation Areas (Kawasan Konservasi Daerah/KKD) in Indonesia are moving forward, following a pilot of a draft national guideline designed to help provincial governments better integrate marine conservation into regional development planning and budgeting. Coral Triangle Center (CTC), in partnership with the Directorate General of Regional Development, Ministry…
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…
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…
In Maluku, coral reefs face heavy pressures from the climate crisis and destructive fishing practices like bombing and poisoning. Local communities have taken various actions to restore them using diverse methods, but many of these efforts often happen in isolation without proper documentation or shared learning. To bridge this gap, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) and…
CTC’s regular Resource Use Monitoring (RUM) is an important part of managing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Maluku. By regularly doing this, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) and its partners can better understand activities around the MPA such as fishing, tourism, and others, while also identifying changes or potential issues that may require attention. RUM also…
Joint patrol teams recently took to the water in Timor-Leste, sweeping through two key marine protected areas (MPAs) to monitor local resource use and enforce conservation regulations. Supported by the Coral Triangle Center (CTC), the operations brought together government agencies, MPA management units, and security authorities to keep a watchful eye on MPA Samba Sembilan…