Conservation in Penida PMA 

Leading By Example

Conservation in Penida PMA 

Leading By Example

SURFACE
20,057 HA area of MPA

SURFACE
20,057 HA area
of MPA

CORAL SPECIES
296 of mixed hard and soft

CORAL SPECIES
296 of mixed
hard and soft

FISH SPECIES
576 reef fish

FISH SPECIES
576 reef fish

VISITORS
300,000 annually

VISITORS
300,000 annually

How We Care

Reef Health Monitoring

The area is closely monitored throughout the entire year. Furthermore, the partnership of the CTC, local government, and the private sector create an annual report. Through that report, we are able to better understand how to properly manage and protect the area.

Furthermore, adaptability is very important to more efficiently manage threats. Moreover, transparency between departments is critical. Regular community meetings make sure of this.

How we care

Reef Health Monitoring

The area is closely monitored throughout the entire year. Furthermore, the partnership of the CTC, local government, and the private sector create an annual report. Through that report, we are able to better understand how to properly manage and protect the area.

Furthermore, adaptability is very important to more efficiently manage threats. Moreover, transparency between departments is critical. Regular community meetings make sure of this.

One-Step at the Time

We are very lucky to call the Penida Marine Protected Area home. The beautiful Nusa Islands off the southeast coast of Bali are truly a sight to see. They consist of impressive rocky shorelines and a great richness of marine life. In fact, they are host to 576 fish species

and 296 coral species. Furthermore, this accounts for the 5 species that were previously undiscovered! In total, the area covers 20,057 hectares and helps sustain more than 48,000 people in 56 traditional villages.
This area became a special Marine Protected Area in 2010. This is because of its importance in regard to marine biodiversity. Furthermore, an official Rapid Ecological Assessment has legitimized this. Come and see what wonders are in store here. Expect to see large marine megafaunas such as sunfish, manta ray, and sea turtles. Additionally, the coral reef is some of the most healthy in the world. The colorful ecosystem helps sustain hundreds of different tropical reef fish. It truly is an underwater paradise!
As a partner of the Coral Triangle Center, we have been defending and supporting the development of the Marine Park Area of Nusa Penida. When this sanctuary was identified as a critical zone for marine biodiversity, the representatives of CTC worked hard together to develop a zoning system that we applied with a management plan. Nowadays, we continue our efforts by conducting annual reef health, resource monitoring, and regular patrols to maintain the Nusa Penida MPA Management Unit.

How We Care

Community Conservation Projects

The local communities recognize the strong economic benefits generated by conservation. The CTC regularly trains local groups on how to sustainably manage the area.

Furthermore, tourists often join in on projects to improve the area. Through community interest, crucial habitats such as the mangrove area have grown in protection size by 30 hectares.

Follow the Guidelines

Sustainable Tourism

By recognizing “good tourism”, the CTC allows generations beyond to reap the benefits from the MPA. They do so by working with local tourism operators in raising awareness in regard to the zoning system. Both, the Sunfish and Manta Ray Interaction Code of Conduct governs

the way we interact with these spectacular creatures. Lastly, they cooperate with Green Fins to ensure that local operators act in a very environmentally friendly manner.

They Are the Future

Field Learning Site

The area represents a great place for people to learn about conservation. MPA is a great training platform. This includes students, communities, groups, NGOs, and government officials. We are lucky that many groups have chosen this site as a learning ground. Therefore, the discipline of MPA management

will mature. This improved understanding will also improve the management of other MPAs around the world.

Learn and Share

Penida PMA Code of Conduct

During summer 2016, some divers saw a wounded whale shark and reported it to the local authority, leading to the Coral Triangle Center. The pelagic was deadly injured by a boat propeller within the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area. Consecutively, the representatives from CTC,

the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries were reunited to discuss a new measure and try to prevent a similar incident from happening in the future.
As a result, all boat operators and dive center received a “Code of conduct” on interaction with marine animals, such as sunfish (Mola), Manta ray and Whale sharks. In the long run, we hope that better awareness will be spread amongst divers and snorkelers on how to interact properly with marine life.

There Are 6 Main Zones in the MPA

this area holds the highest level of protection. Therefore it is completely closed to fishing and tourism purposes. You may only access this area for scientific reasons.

this area is available for fishing only to locals to support their livelihoods. This reduces the strain on the area while maintaining a healthy relationship with the environment.

essential for getting supplies shipped from Bali.

Respecting local customs is very important. They are of cultural importance to the communities on these islands.

seaweed farming is a traditional means of sustenance. It is possible to learn more about these local practices. Ask for a seaweed farming tour

these are the areas you will be visiting. Fishing is not allowed here. It is a diver or snorkeler’s paradise though!

One-Step at the Time

We are very lucky to call the Penida Marine Protected Area home. The beautiful Nusa Islands off the southeast coast of Bali are truly a sight to see. They consist of impressive rocky shorelines and a great richness of marine life. In fact, they are host to 576 fish species

and 296 coral species. Furthermore, this accounts for the 5 species that were previously undiscovered! In total, the area covers 20,057 hectares and helps sustain more than 48,000 people in 56 traditional villages.
This area became a special Marine Protected Area in 2010. This is because of its importance in regard to marine biodiversity. Furthermore, an official Rapid Ecological Assessment has legitimized this. Come and see what wonders are in store here. Expect to see large marine megafaunas such as sunfish, manta ray, and sea turtles. Additionally, the coral reef is some of the most healthy in the world. The colorful ecosystem helps sustain hundreds of different tropical reef fish. It truly is an underwater paradise!
As a partner of the Coral Triangle Center, we have been defending and supporting the development of the Marine Park Area of Nusa Penida. When this sanctuary was identified as a critical zone for marine biodiversity, the representatives of CTC worked hard together to develop a zoning system that we applied with a management plan. Nowadays, we continue our efforts by conducting annual reef health, resource monitoring, and regular patrols to maintain the Nusa Penida MPA Management Unit.

How We Care

Reef Health Monitoring

The area is closely monitored throughout the entire year. Furthermore, the partnership of the CTC, local government, and the private sector create an annual report. Through that report, we are able to better understand how to properly manage and protect the area.

Furthermore, adaptability is very important to more efficiently manage threats. Moreover, transparency between departments is critical. Regular community meetings make sure of this.

What’s your Training Looks Like

Marine Conservation Nusa Lembongan Add-ons

Take advantage of our Marine Conservation Nusa lembongan add-ons

How We Care

Community Conservation Projects

The local communities recognize the strong economic benefits generated by conservation. The CTC regularly trains local groups on how to sustainably manage the area.

Furthermore, tourists often join in on projects to improve the area. Through community interest, crucial habitats such as the mangrove area have grown in protection size by 30 hectares.

Follow the Guidelines

Sustainable Tourism

By recognizing “good tourism”, the CTC allows generations beyond to reap the benefits from the MPA. They do so by working with local tourism operators in raising awareness in regard to the zoning system. Both, the Sunfish and Manta Ray Interaction Code of Conduct governs

the way we interact with these spectacular creatures. Lastly, they cooperate with Green Fins to ensure that local operators act in a very environmentally friendly manner.

They Are the Future

Field Learning Site

The area represents a great place for people to learn about conservation. MPA is a great training platform. This includes students, communities, groups, NGOs, and government officials. We are lucky that many groups have chosen this site as a learning ground. Therefore, the discipline of MPA management

will mature. This improved understanding will also improve the management of other MPAs around the world.

Learn and Share

Penida PMA Code Of Conduct

During summer 2016, some divers saw a wounded whale shark and reported it to the local authority, leading to the Coral Triangle Center. The pelagic was deadly injured by a boat propeller within the Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area. Consecutively, the representatives from CTC,

the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries were reunited to discuss a new measure and try to prevent a similar incident from happening in the future.
As a result, all boat operators and dive center received a “Code of conduct” on interaction with marine animals, such as sunfish (Mola), Manta ray and Whale sharks. In the long run, we hope that better awareness will be spread amongst divers and snorkelers on how to interact properly with marine life.

There Are 6 Main Zones in the MPA

this area holds the highest level of protection. Therefore it is completely closed to fishing and tourism purposes. You may only access this area for scientific reasons.

this area is available for fishing only to locals to support their livelihoods. This reduces the strain on the area while maintaining a healthy relationship with the environment.

essential for getting supplies shipped from Bali.

Respecting local customs is very important. They are of cultural importance to the communities on these islands.

seaweed farming is a traditional means of sustenance. It is possible to learn more about these local practices. Ask for a seaweed farming tour

these are the areas you will be visiting. Fishing is not allowed here. It is a diver or snorkeler’s paradise though!