CTC successfully conducted two information dissemination activities about the community surveillance systems (Sistem Pengawasan Berbasis Masyarakat/SISWASMAS) to the stakeholders in the proposed marine protected area (MPA) of Buano Island and the newly declared Sula Islands MPA in North Maluku. The activities were part of the implementation of USAID SEA Project to build local capacity in…
To increase the awareness of younger generation towards marine and its biodiversity protection, CTC conducted a socialization and education campaign for school students in Sula Islands, North Maluku. The activity, which took place on 18-22 February 2019, successfully reached 903 students in 6 schools and was supported by the USAID SEA Project. …
This month, CTC hosted the winners of the Blue Green 360 Awards for an inspiring 3-day study tour in Bali aimed to gain insights on the different aspects of sustainable marine tourism – marine protected areas, sustainable seafood, working with local communities, sustainable packaging and zero waste programs and solutions. The participants included winners from…
Through the years, most of people in Merauke have been using ‘the iron rod’ method to harvest mud crabs. This iron rod method uses a ganco that has been modified to harvest the crab by hook them from their holes. This method also use machete to cut of branches of mangroves roots because usually the…
This month, the CTC team presented the results of marine rapid assesment of the proposed Atauro Island Marine Protected Area (MPA) Network and Liquica MPA to the senior officials of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) in Dili. The presentation was attended by 41 participants lead by the MAF Director General for Fisheries Acacio…
On June 7, 2018, CTC welcomed representatives from the European Commission and the Stimson Center at our Center for Marine Conservation in Sanur to showcase the various learning programs at the facility as well as to discuss how the upcoming Our Ocean Conference which will be held in Bali on October 29-30, 2018. The representatives…
Get behind the scenes to see the making of Baruna Murthi, the monumental sculpture that was launched on June 5, 2018 to mark World Environment Day as part of a multi-city art exhibit against plastic pollution. Learn story behind Baruna Murthi and how local Balinese young artists used discarded plastics as a a medium to…
On June 4-5, 2018, CTC had the pleasure to host students of the University of San Diego at CTC’s Center for Marine Conservation and the Nusa Penida MPA to share knowledge on developing and maintaining a marine protected area. On the first day they were given a presentation on how to set up MPA’s and…
CTC will be at the Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) in Singapore from April 6-8, 2018. Visit our booth to win vouchers to our Escape Room – SOS From the Deep and purchase limited stock of our best-selling marine education materials such as the boardgame, Aquatico, Gummy Box Coral Reef Activity Kit. Make sure you attend…