The ocean gives so much to our daily lives – food, protection from storms and enjoyment. It’s time to take action to protect it! This Valentine’s Day, help CTC protect our oceans and those that depend on it by joining our online art auction on...
CTC has begun the implementation of its newest project, 'Building a Sustainable Seafood Industry to Support Coastal Communities in the Arafura Sea" (SeaNet Indonesia). The initiative aims to introduce small-scale Indonesian fishermen to sustainable fishing methods, reduce fish entanglement and bycatch of threatened species and help...
CTC, in partnership with Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in Timor-Leste, conducted Training of Trainer (TOT) on Marine Protected Area (MPA) Fundamentals in Dili on January 23-27, 2017. The MPA Fundamentals is one of three curricula designed by CTC and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)...
CTC conducted a training of trainers in Denpasar from January 23 - 27, 2017 on the role of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Sustainable Fisheries. The training was attended by 20 participants from the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (Balai Pendidikan Pelatihan Perikanan –...
The first Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (MPA) joint patrol was conducted on January 18, 2017. Out of the 87 activities recorded, there were 3 violators. Two tourist boats were found in the core zone, while a snorkelling boat was fishing in the tourism zone....
CTC forged its first corporate partnership this year through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with The Purist Villas in Ubud on January 13, 2017. Under the partnership, The Purist Villas will offer a special “Save The Coral Triangle” package to guests that includes...
CTC attended the World Ocean Council Sustainable Ocean Summit in Rotterdam, Netherlands on November 29-December 2, 2016. The summit brought together over 250 ocean industry participants and stakeholders from more than 30 countries around the conference theme of “Ocean 2030: Sustainable Development Goals and the...
On December 13, 2016, the Governor of Maluku signed a decree declaring CTC’s Learning Sites – Ay and Rhun Islands Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - under the Province’s jurisdiction. This marks the first time that the management of district level MPA has been transferred to...
To cap off 2016, CTC held the groundbreaking ceremony for its Center for Marine Conservation located in Sanur, Bali. The center is envisioned to be a one-of-a-kind destination for training, education as well as artistic and cultural exhibits that bring to life the beauty of...
In November and December 2016, CTC successfully kicked off our activities under the five-year USAID Sustainable Ecosystems Advanced (SEA) Project. This enhances our program portfolio and anchors our role of being a preferred local partner for marine conservation projects in Indonesia. USAID SEA Project, which is...
