CTC is honored to have joined the 10th Our Ocean Conference in Busan, Korea on the 28th–30th of April 2025. This global gathering brought together world leaders, policymakers, scientists, and civil society organizations to advance ocean protection through concrete commitments and strategic collaborations. With the...
On March 20, 2025, CTC conducted a comprehensive RUM survey in the Ay-Rhun Islands MPA, located in Maluku Province. This routine survey was carried out in collaboration with multiple government agencies and local communities, aiming to strengthen law enforcement, encourage the adoption of sustainable practices,...
The Coral Triangle Center (CTC), in collaboration with its partners from the Blue Swimming Crab (BSC) Consortium—Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Starling Resources (SR), Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP), and Yapeka—facilitated a three-day workshop held from March 11 to 13 in Jakarta. The workshop aimed to document ...
On March 23, 2025, CTC and local partners successfully conducted a socialization for the zoning systems in the Atauro Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Makili Village. The event was attended by key stakeholders including a representative from President Authority Administrative of Atauro, Mr. Vicente, the...
On March 14, 2025, a community gathering and Talk Show was held at Marine Bali Safari with the theme “Exploring Coral Reefs: Dive into the Colorful World of Coral Reefs!”. The event was attended by approximately 50 participants from diverse backgrounds, all eager to...
Dr. Hesti Widodo, Senior Program Manager at the Coral Triangle Center, was selected by The Pew Charitable Trusts as a recipient of the 2025 Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation. As one of six international researchers awarded the fellowship this year, Dr. Hesti will receive $150,000...
As part of its commitment to global biodiversity goals, Indonesia continues to refine its approach to expanding marine conservation areas through the national Blue Economy framework. A key step in this direction was the National Coordination Meeting on Policies and Strategies for Expanding Marine Conservation...
Coral Triangle Center (CTC) proudly joined the annual Skoll World Forum 2025 in Oxford, United Kingdom, as part of a compelling session titled “Overlooked Frontiers: Climate Innovations from Indonesia, Malawi, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines” at the Forum’s associated Ecosystem Events. Held on April...
On February 29, 2025, CTC’s Coral Diving School successfully conducted another series of online specialty courses, marking the 10th batch of its Marine Ecology, Coral Identification, and Fish Identification courses. These courses provide an opportunity for participants to deepen their understanding of marine ecosystems from...
Situated off the southeast coast of Bali, the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (MPA) spans 20,057 hectares and includes the islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan. Over the years, the coral reefs along the northern coast of Nusa Penida have suffered significant...
