Join us at our African
Ocean Observatory

In the Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique.

Time-series
database

World-class
diving

Scientific Training
Program

Join us at our African
Ocean Observatory

In the Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique.

World-class diving

Scientific Training Program

Time-series
database

World-class
diving

Scientific Training
Program

Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS)

BCSS is an innovative platform hosting the first permanent Ocean Observatory focused on multi-ecosystem time series research in Africa.

We aim to use our strategic location and data to support environmental management at a local level, facilitate regional collaboration, and contribute to international scientific programs.

Our founding principles are to monitor, facilitate, and guarantee marine science in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. We strive to be an international example of science management with tangible results. Our Ocean Observatory data are free and open-access, ensuring critical scientific information availability.

Enjoy professional research training while exploring marine ecosystems at our research station.

Dive, study, explore

Benefit from our regional, in-depth knowledge, continuous scientific exploring & strategic location.

Courses, expeditions, training

Everything you may need to successfully conduct your (scientific) project, with direct ocean access.

Knowledge, equipment, manpower

Enjoy professional research training while exploring marine ecosystems at our research station.

Dive, study, explore

Benefit from our regional, in-depth knowledge, continuous scientific exploring & strategic location.

Courses, expeditions, training

Everything you may need to successfully conduct your (scientific) project, with direct ocean access.

Knowledge, equipment, manpower

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NEW BROCHURE

Showcasing over six years of dedicated work in and around the iconic Bazaruto seascape spanning 1,430 square kilometres across five islands, the new brochure features infographics, visualisations and detailed information on our four research themes falling under the Ocean Observatory.

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