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in the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park, Mozambique

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Join us at our African Ocean Observatory

in the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park, Mozambique

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Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies

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.

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BCSS Featured in Air France Magazine: A Global Spotlight on Ocean Science in Bazaruto

We’re thrilled to share that BCSS has been featured in the August 2025 edition of Air France’s in-flight magazine, EnVols — a beautifully written, in-depth piece by celebrated French author and journalist Christophe Ono-dit-Biot, with photography by Jean du Sartel. The …

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Photo by: Megan Hassa
Marine Conservation as a Destination Driver: How Sophia Schmalzer’s TBCS Research Shapes Sustainable Tourism
A Healthy Ocean, A Powerful Partnership   “Sharks are beautiful animals, and if you’re lucky ...
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Where Luxury Meets Science: How the R2R Model at Kisawa & BCSS Is Redefining Ocean Conservation
The innovative partnership between BCSS (Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies) and Kisawa Sanctuary has been ...
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Screenshot 2025-08-21 at 11.17.07

BCSS Featured in Air France Magazine: A Global Spotlight on Ocean Science in Bazaruto

We’re thrilled to share that BCSS has been featured in the August 2025 edition of Air France’s in-flight magazine, EnVols — a beautifully written, in-depth ...
Photo by: Megan Hassa

Marine Conservation as a Destination Driver: How Sophia Schmalzer’s TBCS Research Shapes Sustainable Tourism

A Healthy Ocean, A Powerful Partnership   “Sharks are beautiful animals, and if you’re lucky enough to see lots of them, that means that you’re ...
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Where Luxury Meets Science: How the R2R Model at Kisawa & BCSS Is Redefining Ocean Conservation

The innovative partnership between BCSS (Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies) and Kisawa Sanctuary has been spotlighted in the June 2025 edition of DAN Alert Diver ...

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