28 Dec Reef Health Monitoring in Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (MPA)

Posted on Dec 28, 2023 in Learning Site, Marine Protected Area, Nusa Penida, Reef Health Monitoring 0 Comments
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The CTC Field Team alongside partners from Balai Pengelolaan Sumberdaya Pesisir Laut (BPSPL), Unit Pengelola Teknis Daerah (UPTD), Kelompok Masyarakat Pengawas (Pokmaswas) conducted reef health monitoring (RHM) in the Nusa Penida MPA from November 13-18 and on November 30, 2023 at a total of thirteen...

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08 Dec Charting Progress: Evaluating Marine Protected Area Management Effectiveness (EVIKA) in Bali and Maluku Provinces

Posted on Dec 08, 2023 in Learning Site, Marine Protected Area 0 Comments
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The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries conducted a 2023 evaluation of 101 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), including Maluku and Bali Provinces, using the 2020 EVIKA framework to evaluate their management effectiveness. Recent MPAs evaluations in Maluku (August 9-11, 2023) and Bali Province (September 26,...

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07 Dec CTC Hosts University of Queensland’s Coral Restoration Workshop and Learning Visit in Nusa Penida MPA

Posted on Dec 07, 2023 in Learning Site, Marine Protected Area, Nusa Penida 0 Comments
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On November 19th, 2023, the CTC team traveled to Nusa Lembongan for a full day Fun Learning Trip with the University of Queensland and Blue Corner. There were 29 participants, experts in rubble stabilization, invited by the University of Queensland to their workshop. The participants...

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13 Nov Unlocking the Mystery of Dugongs: The Role of Citizen Science in Dugong Population Monitoring in the Lease Islands

Posted on Nov 13, 2023 in Blog, Marine Protected Area 0 Comments
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A recent sighting of Dugong in the Lease Islands has been a breath-taking spectacle of nature, leaving an indelible impression on those fortunate enough to witness it. However, the estimated population of Dugong in Lease Islands remains unknown.  The unknown population of dugongs underscores the urgency...

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19 Oct Collaborative Research into Community-Led Mangrove Tours in Nusa Lembongan

Posted on Oct 19, 2023 in Center for Marine Conservation, Fun Learning, Learning Site, Marine Protected Area, Nusa Penida, Sustainable Marine Tourism 0 Comments
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Mangrove forests are a key piece of healthy marine ecosystems, providing crucial habitats for fish nurseries and assisting in absorbing carbon from the atmosphere. Beyond this, the beauty found in their tangled roots and natural silence provides an opportunity for ecotourism. These forests offer the...

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19 Oct Drone Training for Marine Conservation Efforts in Nusa Penida MPA

Posted on Oct 19, 2023 in Capacity Building, Learning Site, Marine Protected Area 0 Comments
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The marine conservation efforts at present are being helped by the use of drone technology. It is becoming increasingly popular due to the cost-effectiveness, accessibility, and data accuracy. With drone technology, researchers can access inaccessible areas in the ocean and record accurate information about marine...

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18 Oct Knowledge Sharing on Coral Reef Restoration and Program Planning for Community in East Nusa Tenggara

Posted on Oct 18, 2023 in Coral Restoration, Marine Protected Area, Reef Health Monitoring 0 Comments
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Labuan Bajo is well-known for its natural beauty, and Hatamin Island, located 45 minutes away, still managed to astonish us with its stunning features – solid rock foundation and its crystal-clear waters. Similarly, the community members of Yayasan Waka Eling Semeton (WES), with their resilience...

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