March 2024 - BCSS

Encountering the Enigmatic Zebra Shark: A Dive into its Mysteries

The oceans are vast and teeming with life, harboring creatures of all shapes and forms, from the smallest plankton to the mightiest whales. Belonging to the carpet sharks group (having their name inspired by marbled appearance resembling ornamental carpet designs), the Zebra Shark is an enigmatic species, renowned for its striking appearance. Recently, the BCSS […]

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Great Metrics and Insights Featured in the New BCSS Brochure

Article / By Ekaterina Kalashnikova

This week marks an exciting step for BCSS, as we launch our new brochure, showcasing over six years of dedicated work in and around the iconic Bazaruto seascape spanning 1,430 square kilometres across five islands. These waters are home to high species diversity, and BCSS made its mission to support the environmental management of this

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Yale Scientific Interviewed Dr Mario Lebrato about his Paper on Seawater Chemistry and the Variability Found in its Elemental Composition

Press / By Iris Uijttewaal

Yale Scientific Magazine (the oldest college magazine in the USA), has published an article on the seawater chemistry and the variability found in its elemental composition, overturning a 130-year-old assumption in ocean knowledge, mentioning our Station Manager and Chief Scientist, Dr. Mario Lebrato, and referring to his research, as he is the first author of the

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BCSS Featured in Oceanographic Magazine Article

Press / By Iris Uijttewaal

BCSS has been featured in an article on Oceanographic Magazine’s website, written by our underwater photographer Helen Walne. Helen visited BCSS and our sister property Kisawa Sanctuary last year, taking in all the beauty that Benguerra Island and the wider Bazaruto Archipelago have to offer as she joined BCSS’s expeditions. “Kisawa and BCSS have a

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Annual Impact Report: Kisawa Sanctuary and BCSS

Article / By Ekaterina Kalashnikova

In our 2023 Impact Report, we celebrate a year of achievements in sustainability and community engagement. Founded on the ethos of purpose-driven hospitality, Kisawa Sanctuary and BCSS embody a pioneering spirit, weaving together environmental stewardship, scientific research, and social responsibility. Central to our values is the symbiotic relationship between Kisawa and BCSS, where marine research

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