On December 19, we hosted an event at our Kedai Kopi Hilly (KKH) at the Center for Marine Conservation. The intimate event was attended by CTC Bali staff and partners, including representatives from the School Partners of our kids club, Ocean Keeper Club, and Joe...
The CTC Field Team alongside partners from Balai Pengelolaan Sumberdaya Pesisir Laut (BPSPL), Unit Pengelola Teknis Daerah (UPTD), Kelompok Masyarakat Pengawas (Pokmaswas) conducted reef health monitoring (RHM) in the Nusa Penida MPA from November 13-18 and on November 30, 2023 at a total of thirteen...
The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries conducted a 2023 evaluation of 101 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), including Maluku and Bali Provinces, using the 2020 EVIKA framework to evaluate their management effectiveness. Recent MPAs evaluations in Maluku (August 9-11, 2023) and Bali Province (September 26,...
On November 19th, 2023, the CTC team traveled to Nusa Lembongan for a full day Fun Learning Trip with the University of Queensland and Blue Corner. There were 29 participants, experts in rubble stabilization, invited by the University of Queensland to their workshop. The participants...
During the month of October, CTC collaborated and hosted two film crews in an effort to showcase success stories in marine conservation management at its Nusa Penida MPA field learning site to an international audience. From October 1-10, 2023, we hosted the team from Seattle Aquarium,...
CTC Wayang Samudra (puppet show) had a busy October in terms of bringing attention to marine ecosystems. We had two different shows, one being hosted in Nusa Penida Island, while another was performed in Nusa Lembongan Island. The first show took place on October 6...
From October 23 – November 3, CTC conducted reef health monitoring (RHM) and dive tourism carrying capacity surveys in the Ay-Rhun Islands MPA and Banda Islands. The dive team, including individuals from the CTC field team, TWP Laut Banda, and several students from the University...
Mangrove forests are a key piece of healthy marine ecosystems, providing crucial habitats for fish nurseries and assisting in absorbing carbon from the atmosphere. Beyond this, the beauty found in their tangled roots and natural silence provides an opportunity for ecotourism. These forests offer the...
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 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...
