Katya is an accomplished non-for-profit professional and biologist with over 13 years of managerial experience in East Africa. She brings to BCSS a wealth of knowledge on legal and institutional compliance, operational and administrative management, and financial controls.
Besides her managerial skills, Katya has a strong conservation background possessing MSc in biology. Her professional aspiration is cetaceans research, and she has been collecting data on humpback whales’ ecology in Tanzania since 2017.
A groundbreaking new study documenting the first multiple visual and acoustic records of melon-headed whales (Peponocephala electra) in southern Tanzania has been published in the May 15 issue of Aquatic Mammals Journal. The research, conducted by Ekaterina Kalashnikova of BCSS,
BCSS is hiring a Bookings Manager & Onsite Coordinator to manage all incoming reservations and coordinate the experience of all guests at the Station — including students, divers, journalists, and research collaborators. This role is central to the smooth running
Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation (OGRC) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant — a prestigious opportunity for early-career African scientists passionate about addressing Africa’s most urgent environmental challenges. This $150,000 (USD) grant supports
BCSS is looking to appoint an experienced, passionate, and highly motivated PADI Dive Master/ Instructor to support its daily diving operations, research support diving, and educational programs. Strong preferences will be given to Mozambican nationals. This is a field-based position
BCSS is releasing our Marine Debris Yearly Report for 2024, detailing the ongoing efforts to mitigate plastic waste and other pollutants in the Bazaruto Archipelago. This year’s report highlights the collection, analysis, and sustainable processing of marine debris found in
Time to reflect on an extraordinary year of achievements, discoveries, and partnerships at BCSS. From sound research and collaborative ventures to significant milestones, with its sister property Kisawa, BCSS continues to lead in marine science and sustainability. Our Impact Report details
Findings from a study conducted by Ekaterina Kalashnikova of the Tanzania Cetacean Program and BCSS, Davis Godfrey Orio of the Mnazi Bay Ruvuma Estuary Marine Park (MPRU), and Dr. Aylin Akkaya of the DMAD-Marine Mammals Research Association, present the first
French national broadcaster, TF1 visited BCSS for a report on the Bazaruto Archipelago and its wildlife. Captivated by the seascape’s allure, the TV crew were particularly drawn to the dugong population, which resides in this seascape. Dugongs, endangered animals, vital
BCSS is honored to announce its nomination by the One Ocean Foundation for the prestigious Earthshot Prize 2025. This recognition places BCSS among an elite group of innovators and organizations making groundbreaking strides to protect and restore our planet. Previous
New groundbreaking findings in research led by BCSS’s very own Ekaterina Kalashnikova reveal extraordinary humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) migratory behavior and have made major news coverage in international journalistic outlets, including the BBC, the Guardian, CBC, the Independent, and NBC, as well as science news platforms, journals, and
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