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Big and Small Wonders: Mega Fauna vs Micro Fauna in the Bazaruto Archipelago

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A Biodiversity Hotspot in Motion Stretching across the turquoise waters of Mozambique’s coastline, the Bazaruto Archipelago is not only a marine paradise — it’s a living laboratory. This chain of islands, seagrass beds, reefs, and lagoons is home to an extraordinary array of life forms, from breaching humpback whales to microscopic plankton drifting beneath the […]

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Saving the Last Herd: Why Bazaruto’s Dugongs Are Crucial to the Species’ Survival in the Western Indian Ocean

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In the clear, shallow waters of Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago, a quiet, slow-moving marine mammal grazes across seagrass meadows — a species many people have never seen in the wild, and one that could soon disappear without urgent conservation action. The dugong (Dugong dugon), sometimes called the “sea cow,” is now listed as Critically Endangered on

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

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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 feature, titled “Dans le ventre de l’océan / In the Belly of the Ocean”,

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

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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 in a healthy ocean.” – Dr. Sylvia Earle This evocative insight captures the essence of Sophia Schmalzer’s master’s thesis: a global study of how Tourism-Based Citizen Science (TBCS) initiatives are advancing

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Where Luxury Meets Science: How the R2R Model at Kisawa & BCSS Is Redefining Ocean Conservation

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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 magazine — reinforcing their position as leaders in sustainable dive tourism and ocean science.     Kisawa Sanctuary, Benguerra Island A Feature Worth Reading As part of their ongoing mission

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Across the Oceans, Continents and Regions: How Photo ID Study is Redefining What We Know About Migration

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Photo credit: Humpback whale flukes. (Orlando Miranda + Salvador Colvee/BCSS) In 2022, a single photo taken off the coast of Zanzibar changed what we know about whale migration. The image — a clear shot of a humpback whale’s fluke — was uploaded to Happywhale, a global photo-identification platform powered by artificial intelligence. What happened next was

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Tracking Giants: BCSS and Happywhale Unite for Whale Conservation

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In 1979, the Indian Ocean was designated a whale sanctuary by the International Whaling Commission. It was a critical and timely decision—by then, many populations of great whales had been hunted to near extinction, with some subpopulations reduced to less than 5% of their original size. Today, we are privileged to witness the slow recovery

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First Multi-Sighting Records of Melon-Headed Whales in Southern Tanzania Published in Aquatic Mammals Journal

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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, and colleagues, supervised by Dr Aylin Akkaya of DMAD, provides significant new insights into the

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BCSS Releases Marine Debris Yearly Report 2024

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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 the region’s vital ecosystems, including beaches, mudflats, mangroves, and seagrass meadows. Download our 2024 Marine

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2024 in Review: A Transformative Year for BCSS

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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 a groundbreaking year. Here are the highlights. BCSS monitoring confirms at least 12 marine mammal

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