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.
In October 2025, the Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS) strengthened its presence on the global ocean science stage as Dr. Mario Lebrato, Chief Scientist and Station Manager, virtually represented the organization at the Annual Meeting of the Scientific Committee
A Year of Momentum: Science, Discovery, and Global Recognition The year 2025 marked one of the most dynamic and visible chapters in the history of the Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS). What began as a year of steady research
Join Mermaid Dani and the BCSS for a guided week of underwater storytelling, creativity, and conservation. Whether you’re a photographer, diver, ocean lover, or simply feeling the pull of the sea, this experience is about learning to tell stories that
Where Paradise Meets Purpose In the heart of Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago lies a place where world-class science meets island living. At the Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS), early-career scientists, university students, divers, and passionate ocean enthusiasts come together to
The Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS) has unveiled its refreshed digital home — a newly updated website designed to make exploration, research, diving, and education in Mozambique more accessible than ever. The BCSS website update marks an exciting milestone
Winter Brings the Giants Winter in the Southern Hemisphere signals more than just cooler days and windier conditions — it marks the return of some of the ocean’s greatest travelers. Each year, humpback whales and other cetaceans move along Africa’s
Cetaceans – whales, dolphins, and porpoises – are among the most iconic species on our planet. They are not only symbols of the ocean’s beauty but also indicators of its health. Yet today, they face more threats than ever before
If you’re dreaming about your next diving adventure, the Bazaruto Archipelago should be at the top of your list. Picture warm turquoise waters, coral reefs bursting with life, and manta rays sweeping through the current. You’ll also have the chance
The Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS) is proud to announce its official inclusion in the Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network. By joining GOA-ON, the BCSS GOA-ON partnership now shares vital long-term datasets from its Ocean Observatory Mozambique with a
We’re in DAN’s Alert Diver! We’re thrilled to announce that BCSS has been featured in the latest edition of Alert Diver Magazine — the leading international dive publication by Divers Alert Network (DAN). Titled “Into the Blue,” the article explores