For almost 30 years, the population of dugongs (Dugong dugon) in the Lease Islands marine protected area (MPA) in Maluku has remained uncertain, creating a gap in data and information. To address this, CTC has conducted dugong population survey and developed a citizen science mechanism...
CTC is pleased to share that since its establishment in December 2020, our Adopt -a Coral program has successfully restored close to 160 square meters of damaged reefs in the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (MPA). The program uses the Mars Assisted Reef Restoration System (MARRS)...
Last month, CTC organized a liveaboard trip for its board members and distinguished guests to the Banda Islands in Maluku, eastern Indonesia. The group spent six days in the archipelago, exploring the islands’ rich marine biodiversity and participating in a “Buka Sasi” (Sasi Opening) ceremony...
From the 17th-23rd of October, CTC’s field team conducted their annual reef health monitoring (RHM) at the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area Learning Site. The RHM combines an underwater visual census (UVC) and benthic monitoring protocols. The UVC records the biomass and abundance of fisheries...
This October, we received two groups at our CTC Center for Marine Conservation. The groups were from Study in Bali Universitas Udayana and 4D Reef. They joined a variety of our fun learning activities to get to know more about marine biodiversity and ocean protection. The...
Earlier this month, CTC conducted three outreach and awareness raising activities in the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (MPA). As part of the COREMAP-CTI Grant Package 4 program in Nusa Penida that prioritizes the rehabilitation of critical marine ecosystems, the activities aimed to engage targeted...
Last month, our team was excited to visit Timor-Leste in a series of trips. Our key objectives were to present the results of biophysics and socioeconomic surveys to support the establishment of a new marine protected area (MPA) candidate in Manufahi District, as well as...
As part of our commitment to support the effective marine conservation and sustainable fisheries in Maluku Province, CTC and the Maluku Provincial Government is developing a partnership with the aim to contribute to the realization of the vision of local governments in developing sustainable natural...
What is it that you like to do when you arrive in a destination with sandy beaches filled with natural beauty? Do you enjoy the scenery, taste the saltwater, go for the cultural experience, or maybe all three? Here at Coral Triangle Center, we love...
Since obtaining official recognition from the Maluku Provincial Government in 2019, the Neilaka Community Surveillance Group (Pokmaswas) of Rhun Island in the Banda Sea, has consistently demonstrated dedication to safeguarding the marine protected area (MPA) around the island from all possible threats. To support Pokmaswas...
