On June 30, 2016, CTC attended an event hosted by the Australian Consulate in Bali to bring local non-government organizations and businesses together to discuss cooperation. Around 60 people attended, and it was a great opportunity for networking. CTC was invited to highlight its partnership...
A comprehensive scientific survey on Bali’s coral reefs showed that the island’s corals remain resilient despite threats from pollution, unregulated fishing and irresponsible tourism. The Bali Reef Health Survey, conducted during a four-month period from July to October 2015, found that that 60% of Bali’s coral...
In his collection of poems, Pak Abdul Ghofar shares with us the fragile relationship between society and the sea. Pak Ghofar finds inspiration for his poems from his observations and experiences with coastal communities in Indonesia, and the sea. The Coral Triangle Center (CTC) would...
In an effort to sustain marine biodiversity in Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) and Grand Luley Hotel have launched the Adopt A Coral Program. On May 31, the Grand Luley Resort in partnership with the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) launched...
Meet I Gede Darmayasa (Sena), one of 15 fishermen who joined this month’s Coral Triangle Center (CTC) workshop on marine tourism. Sena and his fellow trainees are from fishermen groups around Sanur, Bali, and are motivated to learn about alternative sources of income that can help...
 I Komang Budiarta | Nusa Penida Field Officer Born and raised in Nusa Penida, Komang Budiarta joined the Coral Triangle Center as a Field Officer. Prior to CTC, Komang worked as the Head of Nusa Penida Staff at Friends of the National Park Foundation (FNPF). He is known...
The Coral Triangle Center ventures to Canggu to present on the Coral Triangle region, play the Fish Length Estimation Game and showcase our new Wayang Samudra (Ocean Shadow Puppet) collection. On May 3, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) was given a great opportunity to present on...
Raising awareness of marine conservation issues takes many forms, including traditional storytelling. To stimulate public interest, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) is using wayang, the famed traditional Indonesia shadow puppets, as a medium to highlight marine conservation and showcase the interrelationship between culture and nature. On May...
Mangrove tours, snorkelling, seaweed farming and more! Coral Triangle Center explorers enjoy a full day of fun and learning at Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area. At the start of 2016 theCoral Triangle Center (CTC) launched its Learning Day Trip to Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area. On...
On April 22, 80 motivated elementary and high school students celebrated Earth Day with the Coral Triangle Center (CTC), the Bali Hai Group, Bye Bye Plastic Bags, and Bottle for Botol in Mushroom Bay, Nusa Lembongan. The fun learning activities taught the students about how to...
