CTC, in collaboration with Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Denpasar - Center for Coastal and Marine Resources Management (BPSPL), organized a training on using kites and unmanned aerial vehicles or drones for environment monitoring. The training, which was held at the CTC office in Sanur,...
On June 29, 2016, concerned divers and the Coral Triangle Center’s Learning Site Manager, Marthen Welly reported a whale shark injured by a boat propeller in Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area. In response to the incident, representatives from CTC, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries...
The Coral Triangle Center (CTC) and 2,500 coral reef scientists, policy makers and managers shared their ideas on marine conservation and research findings on how to achieve coral reef sustainability at the 13th International Coral Reef Symposium (ICRS) in Honolulu, Hawaii. CTC’s Executive Director Rili Djohani...
From June 8-11, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) hosted US Ambassador Mr. Robert Blake and his family in the Banda Islands. During his visit, Mr. Blake swam with hammerhead sharks, and was introduced to CTC’s marine and community programs in the Banda Sea. The Banda Islands...
A comprehensive scientific survey on Bali’s coral reefs showed that the island’s corals remain resilient despite threats from pollution, unregulated fishing and irresponsible tourism. The Bali Reef Health Survey, conducted during a four-month period from July to October 2015, found that that 60% of Bali’s coral...
Mangrove tours, snorkelling, seaweed farming and more! Coral Triangle Center explorers enjoy a full day of fun and learning at Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area. At the start of 2016 theCoral Triangle Center (CTC) launched its Learning Day Trip to Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area. On...
In March we signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Living Seas, a scuba diving operator based in Singapore and Bali, to support sustainable tourism. Under the MOU, Living Seas will promote and implement the code of conduct for divers, increase awareness of marine conservation and...
Located to the east of Bali, Nusa Penida’s cluster of islands has been coined as one of Indonesia’s most efficient marine protected areas (MPA). Much of the MPA’s success is attributed to the implementation and effective management of Nusa Penida’s zoning system. In Nusa Penida...
 In March, USAID Indonesia announced that it has awarded its 5-year Sustainable Ecosystems Advanced (SEA) Project to a consortium of organizations. The consortium is led by U.S. consultancy firm TetraTech Inc. and includes non-government organizations such as Coral Triangle Center (CTC), Wildlife Conservation Society, World Wildlife...
