 CTC’s Coral Dive School is one of the activities under the program of the Center for Marine Conservation. There are a lot of activities that encourage people to discover and learn about the rich marine biodiversity in the Coral Triangle such as BASIC SNORKELING,...
We at CTC are deeply saddened to hear the news that acclaimed travel and underwater photographer Tommy Schultz passed away on June 4, 2021 in his hometown in Winchester, Virginia. Through his work, Tommy championed ocean conservation for many years. He has donated photos and...
During this pandemic, CTC has developed several online fun learning activities to continue our mission to spread the word of marine conservation. This month we had the chance to take the kindergarten students of Saint John’s School, Meruya on a virtual field trip and introduce...
Every year on April 22, people around the world celebrate Earth Day. This year, Coral Triangle Center, in collaboration with Saint John’s Catholic School, Meruya, celebrated Earth Day through an online fun learning event that was held on April, 23 2021. Attended by more than...
On May 19, 2021, the Allen Coral Atlas released the world’s first satellite-based global coral reef monitoring system. This monitoring system works alongside the Atlas’ maps, which feature crucial reef data such as benthic habitat maps, geomorphic zone maps and quarterly turbidity. Together, the full...
 We welcome you back to CTC’s Center for Marine Conservation! It is with great pleasure and excitement to announce that we are reopening our Center for Marine Conservation starting on June 1, 2021. Experience our fun learning activities and creative workshops. Be inspired to...
The implementation of resource use monitoring (RUM) and surveillance surveys on May 7, 2021 still found some violations of zoning regulations by local fishers. The result of the surveillance, which was undertaken by the Bali Province Marine Protected Area (MPA) Management Unit in Nusa Penida...
On June 8, we celebrate World Oceans Day, shining the spotlight on the global ocean that covers more than 70% of the Earth’s surface and provides the largest source of protein to billions on the planet. Tomorrow, June 9, we mark Coral Triangle Day, celebrating...
With over 1,000 transects observed at more than 100 sites in Indonesia and Timor-Leste, CTC has amassed a boatload of data in its 10+ years of coral reef health monitoring. These data include estimates of coral cover, fish lengths and population sizes, and other indicators...
In the collaborative effort to challenge the status quo and protect marine ecosystems, data-driven decision-making is crucial. Hence, data and information about coastal and marine resources are important as inputs for developing action plans and making decisions regarding the ecosystems of the Arafura and Timor...
