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.
On 11 September 2026, BCSS researchers and participants in our Scientific Training Program (STP) travelled south for one of our weekly oceanic expeditions, conducting spatial mapping of marine megafauna across the Greater Bazaruto Seascape. The survey took the team into the …
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