09 Apr Waste Management Initiative in Batununggul Village: A Step Towards Environmental Sustainability

Posted on Apr 09, 2024 in Blog, Learning Site, Marine Protected Area, Nusa Penida, Permaculture 0 Comments
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On March 21, 2024, CTC facilitated a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing for waste management in Batununggul village between BUMDES (village-owned enterprise) and Lembongan Recycling. It marks a crucial step in addressing the pressing waste management issue in the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (MPA),...

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12 Mar Towards a Cleaner Banda Islands: Plastic Waste Management Survey

Posted on Mar 12, 2024 in Banda Islands, Capacity Building, Learning Site, Marine Protected Area 0 Comments
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The Coral Triangle Center (CTC) is currently conducting a survey on plastic waste in Banda Islands. Taking place from February 1st to March 16th, 2024, the study will be divided into several phases: preparation, training of enumerators, data collection and analysis, stakeholder consultation, and final...

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19 Feb Coral Restoration Demonstration Site Aims to Rehabilitate Damaged Reefs in the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area

Posted on Feb 19, 2024 in Coral Restoration, Learning Sites, Marine Protected Area, Nusa Penida 0 Comments
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From January 29th to February 2nd, 2024, we successfully conducted the Coral Restoration Demonstration Site in Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (MPA), specifically in Toya Pakeh to the east of the Quicksilver Mega Pontoon. These activities were conducted in collaboration with local partners and resulted...

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28 Dec Surveillance and Resource Utilization Monitoring (RUM) in Ay Island and Rhun Island MPA and Lease Islands MPA

Posted on Dec 28, 2023 in Banda Islands, Learning Site, Learning Sites, Marine Protected Area, Resource Use Monitoring 0 Comments
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Since 2018, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) and Maluku Province Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Office have been monitoring marine and fisheries resource utilization in conservation areas. This activity is intended to ensure sustainability and regulatory compliance, increasing interaction between conservation area management units and resource...

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28 Dec Reef Health Monitoring in Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (MPA)

Posted on Dec 28, 2023 in Learning Site, Marine Protected Area, Nusa Penida, Reef Health Monitoring 0 Comments
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The CTC Field Team alongside partners from Balai Pengelolaan Sumberdaya Pesisir Laut (BPSPL), Unit Pengelola Teknis Daerah (UPTD), Kelompok Masyarakat Pengawas (Pokmaswas) conducted reef health monitoring (RHM) in the Nusa Penida MPA from November 13-18 and on November 30, 2023 at a total of thirteen...

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08 Dec Charting Progress: Evaluating Marine Protected Area Management Effectiveness (EVIKA) in Bali and Maluku Provinces

Posted on Dec 08, 2023 in Learning Site, Marine Protected Area 0 Comments
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The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries conducted a 2023 evaluation of 101 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), including Maluku and Bali Provinces, using the 2020 EVIKA framework to evaluate their management effectiveness. Recent MPAs evaluations in Maluku (August 9-11, 2023) and Bali Province (September 26,...

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07 Dec CTC Hosts University of Queensland’s Coral Restoration Workshop and Learning Visit in Nusa Penida MPA

Posted on Dec 07, 2023 in Learning Site, Marine Protected Area, Nusa Penida 0 Comments
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On November 19th, 2023, the CTC team traveled to Nusa Lembongan for a full day Fun Learning Trip with the University of Queensland and Blue Corner. There were 29 participants, experts in rubble stabilization, invited by the University of Queensland to their workshop. The participants...

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19 Oct Collaborative Research into Community-Led Mangrove Tours in Nusa Lembongan

Posted on Oct 19, 2023 in Center for Marine Conservation, Fun Learning, Learning Site, Marine Protected Area, Nusa Penida, Sustainable Marine Tourism 0 Comments
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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...

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19 Oct Drone Training for Marine Conservation Efforts in Nusa Penida MPA

Posted on Oct 19, 2023 in Capacity Building, Learning Site, Marine Protected Area 0 Comments
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The marine conservation efforts at present are being helped by the use of drone technology. It is becoming increasingly popular due to the cost-effectiveness, accessibility, and data accuracy. With drone technology, researchers can access inaccessible areas in the ocean and record accurate information about marine...

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