CTC recently joined international marine conservation experts at the TONIIC Asia Pacific gathering held in Ubud, Bali on October 28, 2023. TONIIC is a global community of asset owners seeking impact investment opportunities that support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). TONIIC’s members consist...
On October 26-27, 2023, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) Coral Reef Restoration Task Force team, People and Nature Consulting International (PNCI) expert, and the Quicksilver Cruise crew conducted Reef Star trial installation at Toya Pakeh and Gamat Bay, Nusa Penida. The two-days activity aims to positively impact...
The Coral Triangle Center (CTC) team joined a writing retreat in the Netherlands as part of a research project called “Climate Change and Governance In Tropical Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)” held on September 11-16, 2023 at Leiden University. The project is led by Dr. David Kloos...
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...
Earlier in October, CTC conducted five outreach and awareness activities in the Ay-Rhun Island MPA. These activities are part of the support efforts to improve the management effectiveness of the MPA, including regular surveillance and monitoring of resource utilization (RUM) and socialization of the MPA...
CTC joined distinguished experts in the first International Conference on Banda Studies (ICBS) to highlight the importance of conserving and protecting the unique biological and cultural heritage of the Banda Islands. The conference, which was held on October 30-31, 2023 in Banda Neira, Maluku Province,...
The Coral Triangle Center (CTC) and Photovoices International (PVI), alongside consultant Ria Fitriana, have launched a study on gender equity and social Inclusion (GESI), and Culture in the Banda Islands, Maluku, Indonesia. The survey, conducted from October 23 to November 1, 2023, focused on three...
From October 23 – November 3, CTC conducted reef health monitoring (RHM) and dive tourism carrying capacity surveys in the Ay-Rhun Islands MPA and Banda Islands. The dive team, including individuals from the CTC field team, TWP Laut Banda, and several students from the University...
Recently, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) along with the Lampung Provincial Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Office (DKP) hosted a four-day training focusing on organizational management and communication. The event, held from October 24th to 27th, brought together key stakeholders with the aim of enhancing the capacity...
In early September, su-re.co facilitated another visit of Tiger Mov group to the Center. Tiger Mov and su-re.co bring in Japanese students who are eager and committed to learning about the oceans and the actions they can take to save the environment and the...
