The global coronavirus pandemic has forced most locals in Nusa Penida island to rediscover an old way of living through seaweed farming. In Suana Village, one of the most-visited tourist destinations on the east side of the island, local women entrepreneurs jointly run a small...
Knowing what happens at sea is essential for marine resource protection from any potential threats. Therefore, a solid coordination and awareness among community members who devote themselves to safeguard the ocean should be then top-listed. Recently, CTC visited Suana Village in Nusa Penida to train...
Good news just came from the Nusa Penida MPA in Bali. A recent assessment, conducted by the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) has shown that Nusa Penida MPA’s management effectiveness has reached the “silver” level, meaning that it is “optimally managed.” This assessment...
CTC’s marine protected area (MPA) learning sites team was back in Nusa Penida’s pristine waters in August 2021 to lead the annual multi-stakeholder reef health monitoring survey. This time, the team did not encounter many people underwater. Instead, they found themselves face to face with...
Good news has arrived for marine conservation in Indonesia. The Indonesian Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) has officially designated four new marine protected areas (MPAs) in Maluku Province to be fully established by the end of June 2021. CTC is proud to significantly...
The implementation of resource use monitoring (RUM) and surveillance surveys on May 7, 2021 still found some violations of zoning regulations by local fishers. The result of the surveillance, which was undertaken by the Bali Province Marine Protected Area (MPA) Management Unit in Nusa Penida...
