in the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park, Mozambique
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.
Located in the heart of the Bazaruto Archipelago, BCSS offers a 5-star PADI dive center with direct ocean access, combined with a fully equipped laboratory and extensive (scientific) knowledge on the area.
The Western Indian Ocean region (WIO) is considered one of four global hotspots for endemic and threatened elasmobranchs. The Mozambique Channel is one of the most important migratory corridors for marine megafauna in the entire Indian Ocean. A new scientific paper …
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