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Dr. Mario Lebrato Represents BCSS at SCOR 2025 and Contributes to IIOE-2 Science Plan

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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 on Oceanic Research (SCOR) that took place in Santa Marta, Colombia. This key gathering brings […]

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Diving as a Way of Life: Meet Maria da Graça, BCSS Dive Instructor and Ocean Advocate

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For Maria da Graça, diving was never just a recreational pursuit — it became a way of life. Today, she is a highly respected Mozambican dive instructor and ocean advocate working between the Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS) and Kisawa Sanctuary on Benguerra Island. Her story is shaped by persistence, courage, and the belief

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A Rare Reef Manta Ray Sighting in the Bazaruto Archipelago

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A recent observation of a reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) within the lagoonal waters of Benguerra Island, filmed by Kisawa Sanctuary’s Community Officer and Activities Manager Querino Huo, in the Bazaruto Archipelago represents an unusual and ecologically significant record. While manta rays are a well-known component of Mozambique’s marine megafauna, reef mantas are most associated

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BCSS 2025 Wrapped: A Landmark Year for Ocean Science in Bazaruto

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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 quickly grew into a powerful wave of scientific discovery research, global collaboration, community engagement, and

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Tell the Ocean’s Story: Join the BCSS 2026 Ocean Storytelling Expedition with Mermaid Dani

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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 matter. Dates: 9-16th March 2026 👉 Register your interest below to receive full details. Some journeys

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Train Like a Marine Scientist: Join the Scientific Training Program Mozambique

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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 learn, contribute, and grow in one of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems in the Western

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Two Whale Sharks in Eight Years: A Rare Window Into Bazaruto’s Changing Seascape

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Unusual encounters during BCSS’s long-term spatial mapping monitoring reveal the extraordinary ecology—and mounting vulnerability—of whale sharks in Mozambique and the broader Western Indian Ocean. In September and again in November 2025, researchers from the Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS) documented two rare encounters with Rhincodon typus—the planet’s largest fish and one of its most

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Discover What’s New: Explore the Updated BCSS Website and Brochures

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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 in how we connect with our global community of divers, students, and conservationists. With a

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Understanding Whale Migration Mozambique and the Indian Ocean

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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 coastline, transforming Mozambique’s waters into a living stage of migration. This whale migration Mozambique is

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WIOMSA Magazine Highlights Marine Mammal Conservation in the Western Indian Ocean

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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 in history. Bycatch, ship strikes, noise disturbance, pollution, and climate change are eroding their populations,

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