The epicenter of marine biodiversity, the Coral Triangle is home for the most diverse coral reefs ecosystem in the world. Over 76% of the planet’s coral species live in this region as well as more than 2,000 species of reef fish. The Coral Triangle benefits...
An injured melon headed whale (Peponocephala Electra) was found stranded in Waisum, Sula Islands in North Maluku on June 23, 2020 and was rescued by CTC’s Pejuang Laut (Champion of the Sea) La Nafsahu Idrus and the members of the local Community Stewardship Group (Pokmaswas). La...
Since the 1980s, seaweed has been supporting the economy and providing benefits to communities on the coast of Nusa Penida in addition to agricultural and animal husbandry activities. As the number of tourists increased and the price of seaweed in the world market dropped in...
On June 10, 2020, in Jakarta, the Minister of Marine and Fisheries Affairs has signed a map of the Sula islands MPA zoning plan as a form of approval for the establishment of the new Sula Islands MPA in North Maluku. The synchronization of the management...
On June 8, we celebrate World Oceans Day. Be thankful to the ocean for providing us with the oxygen to breathe and abundant resources for humankind to live. Save the date to ponder how oceans save our lives. It’s time for us to give back...
This year’s Coral Triangle Day shines the spotlight on the issue of plastics and the ocean. Join us as we dig deeper into the issue of ocean plastic pollution with an online quiz! Join our online quiz and test your knowledge and learn more about...
CTC, in collaboration with the Asia Dive Expo (ADEX), brings together experts from across the Coral Triangle Region to discuss the latest news from the heart of the world’s marine biodiversity. The webinar features CTC Executive Director Rili Djohani, CTI-CFF Executive Director Dr. Mohd Khushairi...
Join CTC Executive Director Rili Djohani for an online webinar on June 9, 2020 , 2pm-3pm Bali time as she explains about the importance of the Coral Triangle as the world’s epicenter of marine biodiversity. Get to know more about the area that is known...
Join us for an “Art for the Oceans” event on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Bali time, live from Coral Triangle Center’s Facebook Page. To celebrate this year’s Coral Triangle Day, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) will hold a live event...
Did you know? A million plastic bottles are bought around the world every minute and the number will jump another 20% by 2021, creating an environmental crisis especially for our oceans. Most plastic bottles used for soft drinks and water are made from polyethylene terephthalate...
