We protect the Coral Triangle from plastic pollution.

The Coral Triangle in South-East Asia is our most biodiverse marine environment but it is under severe threat

There is no other place is quite like The Coral Triangle It is home to nearly 80% of all coral species and over one third of the world’s reef fish species making it the most biodiverse marine ecosystem on the planet.

Unfortunately this region is under threat from plastic pollution, with the amount of plastic litter in the sea and washing up on beaches increasing dramatically year on year. The government may be making commitments to clean up the water systems on paper but in practice, tons of waste are still entering and contaminating the ocean waters.  A recent report estimates that 25 percent of Indonesian fish caught are contaminated with plastic in their gut and flesh. Urgent intervention is required to protect this region, its wildlife and people’s livelihoods.

Our Impact

We are based in North Sulawesi, at the heart of the Coral Triangle. We tackle plastic pollution through prevention, recovery, education, and community empowerment.

Since our inception, we have recovered more than 800 tons of plastic waste across the region, spanning islands, rivers, and coastal areas. Our work combines low-cost, scalable solutions with full operational traceability and verified impact data, ensuring transparency and accountability at every step.

Education is at the core of our mission. Through hands-on ocean literacy programmes, we support young people in underserved island communities to build a deep connection with the ocean and develop the knowledge and skills needed to protect it.

By linking environmental protection with social inclusion and local ownership, NTTI creates lasting solutions that benefit both people and the ocean.