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in the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park, Mozambique

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Join us at our African Ocean Observatory

in the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park, Mozambique

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Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies

BCSS is an innovative platform hosting the first permanent Ocean Observatory focused on multi-ecosystem time series research in Africa.

We aim to use our strategic location and data to support environmental management at a local level, facilitate regional collaboration, and contribute to international scientific programs.

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

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.     …

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Humpback whale. Whale migration Mozambique
Across the Oceans, Continents and Regions: How Photo ID Study is Redefining What We Know About Migration
Photo credit: Humpback whale flukes. (Orlando Miranda + Salvador Colvee/BCSS) In 2022, a single photo taken ...
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SATLINK buoy deployed in the water near BCSS research station.
Satellites, Sustainability & the Sea: How SATLINK and BCSS Are Advancing Ocean Monitoring in East Africa
As climate change accelerates and global fisheries strain under mounting pressure, the call for transparent, ...
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Where Luxury Meets Science: How the R2R Model at Kisawa & BCSS Is Redefining Ocean Conservation

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 ...
Humpback whale. Whale migration Mozambique

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

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 ...
SATLINK buoy deployed in the water near BCSS research station.

Satellites, Sustainability & the Sea: How SATLINK and BCSS Are Advancing Ocean Monitoring in East Africa

As climate change accelerates and global fisheries strain under mounting pressure, the call for transparent, real-time ocean data has never been louder. In the dynamic ...

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