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

Dedication to protecting our oceans

Reef Health Monitoring

The area is closely monitored throughout the entire year. Furthermore, the partnership of collaboration between the CTC, local government, and the private sector create an annual report. Through that report, we are able to better comprehend the proper ways to 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 located off the 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 species of fish

and an impressive 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 the Code of Conduct for importance in regard to marine biodiversity. Furthermore, an official Ecological assessments have 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. Undoubtedly, it 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 vital area for marine biodiversity, the representatives of CTC worked hard together to develop utilizing a zoning system that we applied with a management plan. Nowadays, we continue our efforts by conducting annual reef health, consistent resource monitoring, and routine patrols to ensure the effective operation of the Nusa Penida MPA Management Unit.

Compassion in Practice

Community Conservation Projects

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

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

Adhering to Guidelines

Embracing Sustainable Tourism

By recognizing “good tourism”, the CTC allows generations beyond to reap the benefits from the MPA. They do so by collaborating with local tourism operators actively engaged in raising awareness in regard to the zoning system. Both, the Sunfish and the iconic 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.

Shaping the Future

Field Learning Site

The area represents an exceptional destination for people to learn about conservation. MPA is an excellent training opportunity 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 from across the globe.

Learn Together, Share Freely

Penida PMA Code Of Conduct

During summer 2016, some divers saw an injured whale shark and reported it to the local authority, leading to the Coral Triangle Center (CTC). The pelagic was deadly injured by a boat propeller inside 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” for 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 Six Main Zones in the MPA

This area holds the utmost level of protection. Therefore, it is completely closed pertaining 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 located off the 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 species of fish

and an impressive 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 the Code of Conduct for importance in regard to marine biodiversity. Furthermore, an official Ecological assessments have 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. Undoubtedly, it 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 vital area for marine biodiversity, the representatives of CTC worked hard together to develop utilizing a zoning system that we applied with a management plan. Nowadays, we continue our efforts by conducting annual reef health, consistent resource monitoring, and routine patrols to ensure the effective operation of the Nusa Penida MPA Management Unit.

Dedication to protecting our oceans

Reef Health Monitoring

The area is closely monitored throughout the entire year. Furthermore, the partnership of collaboration between the CTC, local government, and the private sector create an annual report. Through that report, we are able to better comprehend the proper ways to 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.

Compassion in Practice

Community Conservation Projects

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

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

Adhering to Guidelines

Embracing Sustainable Tourism

By recognizing “good tourism”, the CTC allows generations beyond to reap the benefits from the MPA. They do so by collaborating with local tourism operators actively engaged in raising awareness in regard to the zoning system. Both, the Sunfish and the iconic 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.

Shaping the Future

Field Learning Site

The area represents an exceptional destination for people to learn about conservation. MPA is an excellent training opportunity 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 from across the globe.

Learn Together, Share Freely

Penida PMA Code Of Conduct

During summer 2016, some divers saw an injured whale shark and reported it to the local authority, leading to the Coral Triangle Center (CTC). The pelagic was deadly injured by a boat propeller inside 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” for 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 Six Main Zones in the MPA

This area holds the utmost level of protection. Therefore, it is completely closed pertaining 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!