On August 24, the traditional village leader (Raja Negeri) of Mahu Village in Saparua Island signed a village decree protecting forests, oceans, and coasts. CTC supported the development of the decree which also aims to protect the natural habitat of dugongs in Mahu Village, while...
Destructive fishing, boat anchoring, and natural factors, including high waves during the west and east monsoon winds, have damaged some of the coral reefs in the Banda Marine Tourism Park (TWP Laut Banda). The results of the survey in that area, supported by the Coral...
CTC supports the Management Unit of the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (UPTD) in resource utilization monitoring activities. This monthly monitoring involves collaboration with several government agencies to support the management of the Nusa Penida MPA. This activity aims to improve user compliance with the...
Nowadays, the growth of the marine tourism industry not only has an economic impact on the local community but also raises critical environmental concerns. Amid these concerns, Green Fins has emerged as a key effort to mitigate the negative environmental impacts of marine tourism. This...
NOW! Bali Magazine, a lifestyle publication that provides an informative and entertaining guide to Bali, has featured CTC’s Exhibition Hall as a unique space for families and children, both visiting and living on the island. The magazine notes that the exhibition hall adds to the...
Eco Tourism Bali, a social impact business that advocates for sustainable tourism practices, recently featured CTC Executive Director Rili Djohani in its Podcast and Youtube Channel. In the podcast, Ms. Djohani shared various ways that the hospitality industry can contribute to sustainability and ocean protection. Eco...
Two different types of performing arts met in rhythm and beats and the beauty of this symphony echoed in the Center for Marine Conservation on July 8th, 2023. The Center received a delightful visit from passionate kids representing both the BlueScope Orchestra and the Bali...
CTC collaborated with several local partners to support the launch of a Waste Bank, known as “Bank Sampah,” in Ouw Village on Saparua Island, Maluku, on July 11th. This collaborative effort aims to address the plastic threats to the seagrass ecosystem, which serves as a...
CTC supported the Surveillance and Resource Use Monitoring (RUM) survey in Ay-Rhun Marine Protected Area (MPA). This periodic survey involved collaboration with multiple governmental agencies and local communities, aiming to strengthen law enforcement, promote the adoption of sustainable practices, and discourage harmful activities by actors...
CTC recently co-hosted a regional learning exchange for MPA managers in the Coral Triangle region in collaboration with the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs Fisheries and Food Security (CTI-CFF) Regional Secretariat, the WWF Coral Triangle Program, supported by the EU Ocean Governance Project for...
