On the 28th of October, Marine Conservation Club of Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS), CTC, Thalassa Dive Resort, and Universitas Sam Ratulangi teamed up in a webinar entitled “The Impact of Covid-19 in the Marine Environment”. There were 50 participants who participated in the webinar. The webinar...
This month, we opened the doors to our new office at the CTC Center for Marine Conservation. The opening ceremonies began on October 2, 2020 with a Balinese blessing ceremony (Melaspas) led by a Pemangku (priest). This cleaning and purifying ritual, done through prayers and...
A necklace is the ultimate piece of fine adornment. It takes one’s outfit to the next level. At the CTC Center for Marine Conservation, we have four different necklace designs available: starfish, mola, shark, seashell and whale. This necklace makes a wonderful gift for yourself...
To mark this year’s World Animal Day on October 4, CTC is taking part in raising the awareness about the importance of animal protection! World Animal Day is celebrated across the globe with the mission to raise the status of animals in order to improve...
Every year, World Animal Day is internationally celebrated on October 4. It’s a worldwide movement that began in 1925 with the mission of raising the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe. Building the celebration of World Animal Day unites...
Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) from Indonesia visited the CTC Center for Marine Conservation on September 28, 2020. During their half-day visit, CTC Executive Director Rili Djohani hosted the group and took the group around the center, explaining about CTC’s programs. During their visit, the YPO...
Do you love seafood, specifically crabs? Did you know that there are specific rules in growing crabs and harvesting them in Indonesia to ensure that they are sustainable? On Monday, September 7 we...
Earlier this year, CTC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Seattle Aquarium to facilitate collaborative learning in various areas related to our shared mission to inspire marine conservation. Under the MOU, the Seattle Aquarium will support the effective management of the Nusa Penida Marine...
Having traveled the seas for over 100 million years, sea turtles have outlived almost all of the prehistoric animals. Six of the world’s seven marine turtle species including Leatherback, Green, Hawksbill, Olive Ridley, Loggerhead, and Flatback can be found in the Coral Triangle region. At CTC,...
Celebrating Indonesia’s 75th Independence Day, the Community Stewardship Group (Pokmaswas) in the newly declared Sula Islands Marine Protected Area, North Maluku Province, engaged the local community to release 50 baby sea turtles (tukik) on the seashores of Waisum Village in Northeast Mangoli. This activity was...
