In early September, su-re.co facilitated another visit of Tiger Mov group to the Center. Tiger Mov and su-re.co bring in Japanese students who are eager and committed to learning about the oceans and the actions they can take to save the environment and the oceans we share. The group consisted of 21 people who traveled…
Mangrove forests are a key piece of healthy marine ecosystems, providing crucial habitats for fish nurseries and assisting in absorbing carbon from the atmosphere. Beyond this, the beauty found in their tangled roots and natural silence provides an opportunity for ecotourism. These forests offer the perfect setting for tourists to witness diverse mangrove species and…
Women fishers play a crucial role in the blue swimming crabs (BSC) fisheries, yet they often face challenges such as limited access to resources and other social barriers. To tackle those challenges, CTC conducted a women-led training in Rembang District to inspire BSC women fishers by providing them with knowledge and skills to overcome social…
Timor-Leste has officially announced a new Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Liquiçá Municipality. Named after a local hero, the Samba Sembilan MPA was declared early this year and covers more than 8,000 hectares of Liquiçá’s waters and marine ecosystems. Since 2017, CTC has supported the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Liquiçá Municipality of Timor-Leste and …
CTC had the pleasure of assisting Endress+Hauser in their team building activities which included a field visit in the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area. The activity ran for a full day, during which the team of CEOs snorkeled in the crystal clear ocean of Nusa Penida, mingled with the local communities, tried local food, adopted…
On August 24, the traditional village leader (Raja Negeri) of Mahu Village in Saparua Island signed a village decree protecting forests, oceans, and coasts. CTC supported the development of the decree which also aims to protect the natural habitat of dugongs in Mahu Village, while serving as a valuable lesson for other villages in the…
Destructive fishing, boat anchoring, and natural factors, including high waves during the west and east monsoon winds, have damaged some of the coral reefs in the Banda Marine Tourism Park (TWP Laut Banda). The results of the survey in that area, supported by the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) Coral Reef Restoration Task Force and Mars…
NOW! Bali Magazine, a lifestyle publication that provides an informative and entertaining guide to Bali, has featured CTC’s Exhibition Hall as a unique space for families and children, both visiting and living on the island. The magazine notes that the exhibition hall adds to the existing displays, activities and workshops available at CTC Center for…
Eco Tourism Bali, a social impact business that advocates for sustainable tourism practices, recently featured CTC Executive Director Rili Djohani in its Podcast and Youtube Channel. In the podcast, Ms. Djohani shared various ways that the hospitality industry can contribute to sustainability and ocean protection. Eco Tourism Bali builds communities and networks of businesses to…