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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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We are now accepting applications for our Volunteering and Internship Programs

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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Best Time to Dive Bazaruto Archipelago: Plan With Precision Using BCSS Wildlife & Diving Calendars

When is the best time to dive Bazaruto Archipelago? It depends on what you want to see. At BCSS, we created our Wildlife & Diving Seasonality Calendars to replace guesswork with data. These calendars are built from long-term monitoring conducted through …

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New Nature Portfolio Publication Advancing Western Indian Ocean Marine Research
A newly published Scientific Reports paper, part of the Nature Portfolio, led by Dr. Calum ...
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Expanding the BCSS Ocean Observatory: BCSS & Kisawa Release 2025 Impact Report
Long-term marine monitoring, biodiversity research, and conservation impact in the Bazaruto Archipelago and Mozambique Channel. ...
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Best Time to Dive Bazaruto Archipelago: Plan With Precision Using BCSS Wildlife & Diving Calendars

When is the best time to dive Bazaruto Archipelago? It depends on what you want to see. At BCSS, we created our Wildlife & Diving ...
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New Nature Portfolio Publication Advancing Western Indian Ocean Marine Research

A newly published Scientific Reports paper, part of the Nature Portfolio, led by Dr. Calum J.G. Murie provides new insight into how reef ecosystems influence ...
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Expanding the BCSS Ocean Observatory: BCSS & Kisawa Release 2025 Impact Report

Long-term marine monitoring, biodiversity research, and conservation impact in the Bazaruto Archipelago and Mozambique Channel. The Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS), in partnership with ...

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