The marine conservation efforts at present are being helped by the use of drone technology. It is becoming increasingly popular due to the cost-effectiveness, accessibility, and data accuracy. With drone technology, researchers can access inaccessible areas in the ocean and record accurate information about marine...
Women fishers play a crucial role in the blue swimming crabs (BSC) fisheries, yet they often face challenges such as limited access to resources and other social barriers. To tackle those challenges, CTC conducted a women-led training in Rembang District to inspire BSC women fishers...
Timor-Leste has officially announced a new Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Liquiçá Municipality. Named after a local hero, the Samba Sembilan MPA was declared early this year and covers more than 8,000 hectares of Liquiçá’s waters and marine ecosystems. Since 2017, CTC has supported the...
CTC had the pleasure of assisting Endress+Hauser in their team building activities which included a field visit in the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area. The activity ran for a full day, during which the team of CEOs snorkeled in the crystal clear ocean of Nusa...
CTC hosted a delegation from the U.S. Government and the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries for an official learning visit at the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (MPA) and at our Center for Marine Conservation in Sanur, Bali on August 25, 2023. The...
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...
On July 25, CTC joined the outreach event commemorating World Mangrove Day organized by the Surveillance for Marine and Fisheries Resources of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of Ambon (PSDKP) and the Work Unit of Banda Marine Tourism Park (Satker TWP Laut Banda). The main...
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...
