Did you know Acropora is a genus of small polyp stony coral in the phylum Cnidaria. Some of its species are known as table coral, elkhorn coral, and staghorn coral. There are over 149 Acropora species described and they are also the easiest to grow. Acropora genus are some of the major reef corals responsible for building the...
This month, CTC certified three new dive shops in Pemuteran, Bali to become the newest Green Fins members in Bali. These dive shops were Reef Seen Dive Resort and See Rovers. Green Fins is a comprehensive approach that encourages dive centres and snorkel operators, local communities...
In coordination with Smailing Tours, CTC co-hosted Asia Pacific's Cartier staff retreat in Bali on 15th & 19th May for over 160 people in total including their regional director. During this event, CTC's Center for Marine Conservation served as a facility for their Amazing Ocean...
In May 2017, Marthen Sinay (35) was inaugurated as king of Aboru Village in Haruku Island, Central Maluku. Ever since, he has inheritably ruled the village which is rich with marine biodiversity and other natural resources. Despite being blessed of its natural wealth, Marthen admitted...
As part of USAID SEA Project implementation, CTC conducted four-day intensive community training on principles of Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Sula Islands which was divided into two batches. The aims of this training are to raise awareness on the concept of MPA, to learn...
LOKAKARYA INTERAKTIF PENULISAN PROPOSAL DANA HIBAH DI BALIÂ The National Geographic Society (NGS) dan Coral Triangle Center (CTC) dengan semangat kolaborasi dan inovasi, akan mengadakan lokakarya interaktif untuk membantu para pemohon dana hibah NGS dalam mengembangkan ide-ide proyek dan mempersiapkan bahan penulisan proposal permohonan dana hibah...
Dugongs, or sea cows as they are sometimes called, are marine animals which can grow to about 3 meters in length and weigh as much as 400 kilograms. The name sea cow refers to the fact that they graze on seagrass, making them the only...
 More than 50 elementary and junior high schools students in Nusa Lembongan came together and vowed reduce ocean plastic pollution as part of this year’s Earth Day festivities. Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, to demonstrate support for environmental protection....
The proposed marine protected area (MPA) in Lease Island has been reserved by the local government of Maluku according to the Governor's Decree No. 387 of 2016. The MPA is envisioned to fit multi-purpose needs of fisheries, marine tourism and marine sustainability that will enable...
CTC conducted a series of underwater surveys in Lease Islands, Central Maluku, from  April 2-15,2018 as part of its implementation of the USAID Sustainable Ecosystems Advanced (SEA) Project. The Lease Islands are located east of Ambon. It consists of three main islands called Haruku,...
