We are happy to share that baby corals in our Adopt-a-Coral site in Ped Village, Nusa Penida have exhibited healthy growth rates! In the 5 months since we started the program in December 2020, we’ve seen rapid growth for the baby corals. The growth can be attributed to good water quality in our nursery and…
As the implementing partner of the Coral Reef Rehabilitation and Management Program-Coral Triangle Initiative (COREMAP-CTI), CTC completed a series of meetings with relevant stakeholders, from the provincial to village levels, in early July 2021. The coordination and community meetings aimed to introduce the project to the locals, as well as to synchronize its main programs…
This month, CTC hosted a student for our two-day exclusive fun learning program, which took place in CTC’s Center for Marine Conservation, Sanur and the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (MPA). The exclusive fun learning program highlights the theme of coral conservation while enabling participants to learn first-hand about corals and coral rehabilitation programs…
The implementation of resource use monitoring (RUM) and surveillance surveys on May 7, 2021 still found some violations of zoning regulations by local fishers. The result of the surveillance, which was undertaken by the Bali Province Marine Protected Area (MPA) Management Unit in Nusa Penida and supported by CTC, prompted local authorities to develop a…
The rugged islands and magnificent underwater landscapes of the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (MPA) are a reef-lover’s paradise, brimming with creatures like manta rays, sunfish and turtles. Located just a short trip from Bali, the Nusa Penida MPA covers an area of 20,057 hectares surrounding Nusa Penida and two smaller neighboring islands, Nusa Ceningan…
As reported in 2019, there were 14 acts of MPA violations recorded by the surveillance team of Nusa Penida MPA. The Bali MPA Management Unit in Nusa Penida, together with partners including CTC, conduct monthly monitoring to ensure that marine activities in the MPA follow the Nusa Penida MPA zoning system. The violations were mostly…
As the CTC Center for Marine Conservation continues to grow, collaborating with international conservation educators gives our team the chance to expand our knowledge base to ensure we are prepared for challenges and utilizing the most effective engagement strategies. The team behind conservation and visitor engagement at the Seattle Aquarium visited the CTC Center for…