In February 2026, the Coral Triangle Center intensified its efforts to strengthen marine conservation in the Banda Sea through a series of integrated activities designed to reinforce data systems, institutional collaboration, and community capacity. At the center of these efforts was a workshop and training on socio economic survey methods held from 18 to 22…
On 22 November 2025, CTC conducted an Assessment of Management Effectiveness for the Locally Managed Marine Area (LMMA) of Hatta Island at the CTC Office in Banda Neira. The activity was attended by 24 participants representing diverse local stakeholders, including the Raja of Hatta Island, traditional and religious leaders, security officers, representatives from the Tourism…
From 17 to 24 October, Coral Triangle Center (CTC), together with Planet Deep, hosted eight guests from Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Australia on a week-long voyage through the Banda Islands — a place where history, culture, and marine life come together in unforgettable ways. Aboard the Fenides liveaboard, the group journeyed from Ambon through Saparua…
On October 20, 2025, CTC conducted a socialization event on Neira Island, Banda Islands, Maluku, to introduce the new Kalesang Banda Project. The initiative marks an important milestone in strengthening community-based marine conservation and sustainable economic development across the Banda region continuing the work that CTC first began there in 2012. A total of 61…
Coral Triangle Center (CTC) has strengthened its long-term presence in the Banda Islands with the opening of a new office in Banda Neira, a milestone that underscores the organization’s ongoing commitment to the region. The new office serves as both a base for field operations and a symbol of CTC’s dedication to working hand in…
At the end of July 2025, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) together with government partners and local communities carried out monitoring and surveillance of marine resources in two important conservation areas in Maluku: the Ay and Rhun Islands Regional Marine Conservation Area (KKD) in Banda, and the Lease Islands Marine Protected Area. These activities are part…
Bali, August 16, 2025 – Marking its 15th anniversary of action, innovation, and collaboration in marine conservation, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) hosts the Ocean Legacy Awards to honor outstanding partners, individuals, and communities dedicated to protecting the ocean and its biodiversity. The celebration recognized 15 champions whose innovative solutions balance environmental protection with community…
Rhun Island recently became the center of an inspiring effort to empower communities through photography. From June 11 to 14, 2025, Coral Triangle Center (CTC), Photovoices International (PVI) and the Government of Rhun Island joined hands to host a four-day training aimed at equipping local residents with the skills to document natural resource management issues…
On March 20, 2025, CTC conducted a comprehensive RUM survey in the Ay-Rhun Islands MPA, located in Maluku Province. This routine survey was carried out in collaboration with multiple government agencies and local communities, aiming to strengthen law enforcement, encourage the adoption of sustainable practices, and discourage harmful activities by local small-scale fishers and private…