From 18 to 21 February 2026, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) under the Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable Transition (COAST) Facility Project successfully organized a Regional Learning Exchange on Community-Based Surveillance, bringing together 25 representatives of community surveillance groups from Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and Timor-Leste at the Center for Marine Conservation,…
From 1-5 December 2025, the Coral Triangle Center (CTC) team came together in Sanur, Bali, for our annual Work Plan Meeting, a valuable moment to reflect on the year behind us and plan strategically for the year ahead. More than a planning exercise, the meeting was a chance to reconnect as one team and strengthen…
CTC recently completed the annual Green Fins assessments in Pemuteran, Bali-Indonesia from September 1-3 of 2025, working with two long-standing members: Abyss Oceans World and Easy Divers. These assessments provide an important opportunity to recognize and strengthen sustainable diving practices while supporting dive operators in minimizing their environmental impact. Green Fins is a global initiative…
On the afternoon of January 24, 2025, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) welcomed the new year with a heartfelt celebration at Kedai Kopi Hilly (KKH)—our coffee shop located at the CTC Center for Marine Conservation, Sanur, Bali. This gathering brought together CTC staff and partners in a warm and welcoming environment, where guests enjoyed great conversations,…
CTC was honored to host the prestigious Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation 2024 in Bali, bringing together over 100 distinguished scientists, conservation leaders, and marine experts from around the world. This event served as a platform for collaboration, sharing knowledge, and sparking meaningful discussions on the future of marine conservation. The event kicked off…
We are thrilled to announce a significant achievement for marine conservation in Indonesia! The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has officially designated Nusa Penida and Gili Matra as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) during the 82nd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC). This designation acknowledges these waters’ unique ecological and socio-economic importance and…
On September 5th, 2024, CTC co-organized a side event titled “Bridging the Gap: Regional Platforms and Partnerships to Strengthen Capacity Across the Coral Triangle”, held during the 8th IUCN Regional Conservation Forum in Bangkok, Thailand. The event, which was co-organized by the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security (CTI-CFF), IUCN, GIZ…
On Sunday, June 2, 2024, Coral Triangle Center (CTC) facilitated a Field Learning Trip for officials from the US Senate and USAID to the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (MPA), Bali. The trip provided an immersive experience in marine conservation and community-based environmental management practices. The itinerary included coral restoration activities, mangrove ecosystem observations, and…
In the first quarter of 2024, CTC as National Coordinator for Green Fins Indonesia conducted an annual assessment on two existing Green Fins certified dive and snorkel operators – Ceningan Divers and Purple Dive Penida. Obtaining the perfect score, the Ceningan Divers has once again placed itself in the Gold level membership and Green Fins’…