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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 […]

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

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

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

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 recorded instance of humpback whales feeding in their East African breeding grounds. The research has

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 to marine biodiversity, graze on seagrass meadows, promoting underwater habitat health that supports diverse species

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 Next Located in the pristine Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique, BCSS has adopted a holistic and scalable

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 magazines. The humpback whale that traveled the longest distance to date, observed in Zanzibar channel,

BCSS is pleased to share that its work has been featured in the latest edition of Alert Diver magazine. The article, titled Africa’s First Ocean Observatory Leverages Scientific Diving for Knowledge Sharing, highlights our role as a center for scientific innovation and collaboration in the Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique. As Africa’s first Ocean Observatory, BCSS has

The beauty of Bazaruto Archipelago embraces diverse wildlife and its multi ecosystem habitat. Our visitors are privileged to see not only vast array of marine animals, monitoring of which is at the core of the BCSS operations, but also a variety of terrestrial species and myriads of residential and migratory birds.   Recently, guests of the