CTC recently joined international marine conservation experts at the TONIIC Asia Pacific gathering held in Ubud, Bali on October 28, 2023. TONIIC is a global community of asset owners seeking impact investment opportunities that support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). TONIIC’s members consist...
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...
CTC hosted the visit of 25 people from eight different universities and held a discussion with our GIS and Knowledge Management Specialist, Nyoman Suardana, The purpose of the visit to CTC was to discuss how the plan for the naval ships traffic would impact marine...
Plastic waste poses a significant threat to the dugong population and seagrass ecosystem in the Lease Islands marine protected area (MPA) in Maluku. To mitigate the negative impact of plastic waste on the marine environment, CTC organized a training program on household waste management...
CTC is pleased to announce that we have prepared a draft Ministerial Decree for the newly established marine protected area (MPA) in Manufahi Municipality, southern Timor-Leste. This marks a significant milestone in our support for on-the-ground marine conservation in the country. With the submission of...
Last month, CTC organized a liveaboard trip for its board members and distinguished guests to the Banda Islands in Maluku, eastern Indonesia. The group spent six days in the archipelago, exploring the islands’ rich marine biodiversity and participating in a “Buka Sasi” (Sasi Opening) ceremony...
On August 22, we successfully launched the Grand Blue Project in our Center for Marine Conservation. This event was attended by 85 people from various backgrounds, including government representatives, media partners, NGOs, and university students. Before the event began, the guests enjoyed a meal in...
CTC is preparing thousands of mangrove seedlings for planting around the coast of Nusa Lembongan island, Bali. Currently, the baby mangroves are being cared for in the nursery house by members of Gili Bhuana, a local community surveillance group, and will be ready in a...
As part of our commitment to support the effective marine conservation and sustainable fisheries in Maluku Province, CTC and the Maluku Provincial Government is developing a partnership with the aim to contribute to the realization of the vision of local governments in developing sustainable natural...
This year, CTC became one of the implementing partners of the second phase of the Arafura & Timor Seas Ecosystem Action Program (ATSEA-2), a regional partnership that aims to address the most important transboundary marine issues facing the region. CTC, in collaboration with a team of...
