CTC recently completed Green Fins assessments for six dive operations in Komodo from 17–21 November 2025, carried out by CTC’s trained Green Fins Assessors. The assessments evaluated operators’ environmental practices and their commitment to minimizing the impacts of diving activities on marine ecosystems. This year, one operator achieved Bronze status, while five operators earned Silver.

Green Fins is a global initiative by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and is coordinated internationally by The Reef-World Foundation. In Indonesia, CTC serves as the national coordinator for implementing the Green Fins program, supporting dive and snorkel operators in adopting environmental standards that protect coral reefs and marine life. Through this framework, operators in Komodo have demonstrated strong commitment and continuous improvements toward more sustainable dive tourism practices, with optimism that the region may welcome its first Gold Green Fins member in the coming year.

In addition to the assessments, CTC also introduced Green Fins to the local dive guide association in Labuan Bajo (P3KOM) through a joint presentation with a representative from DAN Indonesia. This engagement marked an important step in strengthening community involvement for sustainable practices, encouraging more dive operators in Labuan Bajo to adopt and implement Green Fins principles.

Writers: Adam Putra, Marthen Welly, Eureka Amadea
Photos: Eureka Amadea/CTC