Narasea Indonesia is renewing its commitment to making ocean education more accessible to children in remote coastal communities by reviving an educational initiative first developed in 2021: The Wonder of Coral Triangle, a marine education activity book created through a collaboration between Color For Good, Narasea Indonesia, and a community of volunteer illustrators.
Originally developed to introduce Indonesian children to the richness of marine biodiversity, The Wonder of Coral Triangle combines educational activities with a mini-encyclopedia featuring 24 marine species found in Indonesia. The 48-page illustrated book was designed to make marine knowledge more accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for children.
In September 2021, the books were printed and distributed to children participating in Sikola Pomore, a community-based education initiative in Central Sulawesi. Through Sikola Pomore and local community reading centres, the books reached children and learning spaces across Donggala, Parigi Moutong, and Palu.
The distribution extended to community reading centres, including Banua Pontulisi and Sou Mpelava in Parigi Moutong, where the books were introduced as learning materials for children in coastal and underserved communities.
The initiative demonstrated how collaboration between civil society organizations, educators, local communities, and creative volunteers can transform marine knowledge into educational resources that children can directly access and enjoy.
More than an educational publication, The Wonder of Coral Triangle was created with a long-term vision: to help children understand the marine ecosystems surrounding them and inspire a future generation of ocean stewards.
“Every page of the book was created with the hope that children would not only learn about marine biodiversity, but also develop a sense of connection and responsibility toward the ocean,” said Bryan, Founder and CEO, Narasea Indonesia.
From 2021 to 2026: Bringing Ocean Education Further
Five years after the original initiative, Narasea Indonesia sees an opportunity to build on the experience and reach more children who remain underserved by conventional educational resources.
In 2026, Narasea Indonesia is exploring the recreation and expansion of the initiative in other remote/rural coastal areas of Indonesia, with the aim of adapting ocean education materials to local contexts and making marine learning more accessible to children living close to the sea.
The renewed initiative will build on the lessons learned from the 2021 distribution while creating opportunities for new collaborations with local communities, schools, community learning centres, universities, educators, illustrators, researchers, and other organizations working to strengthen coastal education.
The focus is not simply on distributing educational materials, but on creating meaningful opportunities for children to understand the ecosystems around them. By connecting ocean literacy with local environments and everyday experiences, the initiative seeks to make marine conservation more relevant, relatable, and actionable.
Building the Next Generation of Ocean Stewards
Indonesia is home to one of the world's most diverse marine ecosystems, including the Coral Triangle, a region of extraordinary biological importance. Yet access to quality educational resources can remain uneven, particularly for children living in remote and underserved coastal communities.
Narasea Indonesia believes that ocean conservation must begin with knowledge, connection, and participation. Children who understand the value of their surrounding marine ecosystems are better positioned to become informed citizens and future stewards of the ocean.
Through the renewed initiative, Narasea Indonesia aims to continue bridging the gap between ocean knowledge and communities, while creating spaces where children can discover marine biodiversity through accessible and engaging educational experiences.
The 2026 initiative will seek to bring together partners who share a common commitment to ocean literacy, coastal communities, and the development of the next generation of ocean stewards.
From one book, one community, and one collaboration in 2021, Narasea Indonesia hopes to grow the movement further in 2026 — bringing the wonder of Indonesia's ocean to more children, in more coastal communities, and ultimately inspiring more young people to become guardians of the sea.
About Narasea Indonesia
Narasea Indonesia is an organization working at the intersection of ocean conservation, education, research, and community engagement. Through collaborative initiatives, Narasea connects knowledge, people, and action to support healthier and more resilient coastal and marine ecosystems.
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