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Open-access materials, scientific datasets, reports, and visual assets from the Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS) Ocean Observatory.
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Kisawa Sanctuary and BCSS_resort-to-research
Citation:
Data range: n/a
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: n/a
Materials and Methods: n/a
Temporal resolution: n/a
Spatial resolution: Benguerra Island, Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique EEZ, Mozambique
Files format: link
BCSS_research station
Citation:
Data range: n/a
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: n/a
Materials and Methods: n/a
Temporal resolution: n/a
Spatial resolution: Benguerra Island, Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique EEZ, Mozambique
Files format: link
BCSS Ocean Observatory_public database
Citation:
Data range: 2017-present
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: 50+
Materials and Methods: see https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: 15 minutes to 1 day
Spatial resolution: Benguerra Island, Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique EEZ, Mozambique
File formats: XLS, CSV, various
BCSS Ocean Observatory_data access
Citation:
Data range: 2017-present
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: 50+
Materials and Methods: see https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: 15 minutes to 1 day
Spatial resolution: Benguerra Island, Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique EEZ, Mozambique
File formats: XLS, CSV, various
The data access section of the BCSS Ocean Observatory gives technical detail on maps, station, spatial coverage, variables, and others, needed for the user to understand the operation and request data.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_data repository
Citation:
Data range: 2017-present
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: 50+
Materials and Methods: see https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: 15 minutes to 1 day
Spatial resolution: Benguerra Island, Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique EEZ, Mozambique
File formats: XLS, CSV, various
The data repository section of the BCSS Ocean Observatory gives the titles, DOIs, citation, download/access, meta-data, details, and license of each item managed by BCSS.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_data request
Citation:
Data range: 2017-present
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: 50+
Materials and Methods: see https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: 15 minutes to 1 day
Spatial resolution: Benguerra Island, Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique EEZ, Mozambique
Files format: XLS, CSV, various
The data request section of the BCSS Ocean Observatory allows users to access/request time-series data for their individual needs/uses updated since datasets grow on a daily basis.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_scientific publications
Citation:
Data range: any
Location: any
Variables: any
Materials and Methods: various
Temporal resolution: any
Spatial resolution: any
File format: PDF, link
The scientific publications section of the BCSS Ocean Observatory details publications with BCSS affiliation/co-authors and/or use of a BCSS dataset.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_research themes methodology
Citation:
Data range: 2017-present
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: 50+
Materials and Methods: see https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: 15 minutes to 1 day
Spatial resolution: Benguerra Island, Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique EEZ, Mozambique
Files format: PDF, link
The research themes methology section of the BCSS Ocean Observatory details how each dataset is produced in terms of the technical detail behind the final data.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_main operational platform sketch
Citation:
Data range: n/a
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: n/a
Materials and Methods: n/a
Temporal resolution: n/a
Spatial resolution: Benguerra Island, Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique EEZ, Mozambique
Files format: JPG, PNG, TIFF, PDF
Visual summary of the Ocean Observatory platform.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_mozambique channel/EEZ stations map
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Data range: n/a
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: n/a
Materials and Methods: n/a
Temporal resolution: n/a
Spatial resolution: Benguerra Island, Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique EEZ, Mozambique
Files format: JPG, PNG, TIFF, PDF
Map of the Ocean Observatory stations in the Mozambique Channel and EEZ.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_bazaruto archipelago stations map
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Data range: n/a
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: n/a
Materials and Methods: n/a
Temporal resolution: n/a
Spatial resolution: Benguerra Island, Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique EEZ, Mozambique
Files format: JPG, PNG, TIFF, PDF
Map of the Ocean Observatory stations in the Bazaruto Archipelago.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_bazaruto archipelago sectors map
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Data range: n/a
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: n/a
Materials and Methods: n/a
Temporal resolution: n/a
Spatial resolution: Benguerra Island, Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique EEZ, Mozambique
Files format: JPG, PNG, TIFF, PDF
Map of the Ocean Observatory survey sectors in the Bazaruto Archipelago.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_main table
Citation:
Data range: n/a
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: n/a
Materials and Methods: n/a
Temporal resolution: n/a
Spatial resolution: Benguerra Island, Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique EEZ, Mozambique
Files format: JPG, PNG, TIFF, PDF
Table providing platform and operational details of the Ocean Observatory.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_variables meta-data table
Citation:
Data range: n/a
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: n/a
Materials and Methods: n/a
Temporal resolution: n/a
Spatial resolution: Benguerra Island, Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique EEZ, Mozambique
Files format: JPG, PNG, TIFF, PDF
Table providing variables and meta-data details of the Ocean Observatory.
BCSS_weather chart
Citation:
Data range: 2018-2025
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: Various
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: n/a
Spatial resolution: Benguerra Island, Bazaruto Archipelago
Files format: JPG, PNG, TIFF, PDF
Chart providing summary information of weather patterns in time-series mode for the Bazaruto Archipelago, with the data derived from the Ocean Observatory.
BCSS_diving chart
Citation:
Data range: 2020-2025
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: Various
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: n/a
Spatial resolution: Benguerra Island, Bazaruto Archipelago
Files format: JPG, PNG, TIFF, PDF
Chart providing summary information of diving-related information in time-series mode for the Bazaruto Archipelago, with the data derived from the Ocean Observatory.
BCSS_surface sightings seasonal calendar (monthly)
Citation:
https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: n/a
Spatial resolution: 4 sectors (Bazaruto Archipelago)
Files format: JPG, PNG, TIFF, PDF Chart providing monthly information of megafauna seasonality surface activity (sightings) in time-series mode for the Bazaruto Archipelago, with the data derived from the Ocean Observatory.
BCSS_surface sightings seasonal calendar (quarterly)
Citation:
https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: n/a
Spatial resolution: 4 sectors (Bazaruto Archipelago)
Files format: JPG, PNG, TIFF, PDF Chart providing quarterly information of megafauna seasonality surface activity (sightings) in time-series mode for the Bazaruto Archipelago, with the data derived from the Ocean Observatory.
BCSS_diving sightings seasonal calendar (monthly)
Citation:
Data range: 2018-2025
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: Presence/Absence
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: n/a
Spatial resolution: 4 sectors (Bazaruto Archipelago)
Files format: JPG, PNG, TIFF, PDF
Chart providing monthly information of megafauna seasonality underwater/diving activity (sightings) in time-series mode for the Bazaruto Archipelago, with the data derived from the Ocean Observatory.
BCSS_diving sightings seasonal calendar (quarterly)
Citation:
Data range: 2018-2025
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: Presence/Absence
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: n/a
Spatial resolution: 4 sectors (Bazaruto Archipelago)
Files format: JPG, PNG, TIFF, PDF
Chart providing quarterly information of megafauna seasonality underwater/diving activity (sightings) in time-series mode for the Bazaruto Archipelago, with the data derived from the Ocean Observatory.
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
BCSS Ocean Observatory_sea surface temperature (SST)
Data range: 2018-present
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: sea surface temperature (SST)
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: daily
Spatial resolution: 4 sectors (Bazaruto Archipelago)
Files format: XLS, CSV
Sea Surface Temperature (SST) time-series dataset compiled in 4 sectors of the Bazaruto Archipelago using remote sensing calculations.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_chlorophyll a
Citation:
Data range: 2017-present
Location: Mozambique Channel, Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Tofo, Mozambique
Variables: Chlorophyll a
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: daily
Spatial resolution: 6 fixed-point stations/ecosystems and 4 sectors (Mozambique Channel and Bazaruto Archipelago)
Files format: XLS, CSV
Chlorophyll a time-series dataset compiled in 6 fixed-point stations/ecosystems of the Mozambique Channel and 4 sectors of the Bazaruto Archipelago using remote sensing calculations.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_ocean/weather (28 variables)
Citation:
Data range: 2017-present
Location: Mozambique Channel, Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Tofo, Mozambique
Variables: Air humidity, Cloud cover, Precipitation, Wind direction, Wind speed, Solar power, UV index, Atmospheric pressure, Air temperature, Ocean temperature, Salinity, Swell direction, Swell period, Wave direction, Wave period, Maximum wave height, First high tide time, Second high tide time, First low tide time, Second low tide time, Tidal amplitude, Moon age, Moon light, Moon phase, Current direction, Current speed, North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) index, Southern Oscillation (SO) index
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: hourly
Spatial resolution: 12 fixed-point stations/ecosystems (Mozambique Channel and Bazaruto Archipelago)
Files format: XLS, CSV
28 variables time-series dataset compiled in 12 fixed-point stations/ecosystems of the Mozambique Channel and the Bazaruto Archipelago using a variety of methods.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_seabed seawater (4 variables)
Citation:
Data range: 2020-present
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, pHtotal
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: 15 minutes, various
Spatial resolution: 5 fixed-point stations/ecosystems (Bazaruto Archipelago)
Files format: XLS, CSV
4 variables time-series dataset compiled at the seabed in 6 fixed-point stations/ecosystems of the Bazaruto Archipelago using CTD-MX-HOBO sensors.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_surface seawater (4 variables)
Citation:
Data range: 2018-present
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, pHtotal
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: hourly, various
Spatial resolution: 5 fixed-point stations/ecosystems (Bazaruto Archipelago)
Files format: XLS, CSV
4 variables time-series dataset compiled in the surface 4 sectors of the Bazaruto Archipelago using YSI ProQuatro portable multiparameter probe/sensors.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_seabed/water column acoustics (soundscape)
Citation:
Data range: 2021-present
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: acoustics (scoundscape)
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: 15 minutes, 30 minutes, hourly
Spatial resolution: 2 fixed-point stations/ecosystems (Bazaruto Archipelago)
Files format: sound, video, various
Acoustics (soundscape) time-series dataset compiled at the seabed in 2 fixed-point stations/ecosystems of the Bazaruto Archipelago using a ST600 hydrophone.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_seabed/water column total biomass
Citation:
https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: hourly
Spatial resolution: 7 fixed-point stations/ecosystems (Bazaruto Archipelago, Tofo area)
Files format: XLS, CSV Total biomass time-series dataset compiled in 7 fixed-point stations/ecosystems of the Bazaruto Archipelago and Tofo area using Satlink smart-buoys.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_surface activity survey (megafauna)
Citation:
Data range: 2018-present
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: Date, Time, Phylum, Class, Genus, Species, Common name, Quantity, Gender, Age, Behaviour state, Group cohesion, Behaviour event, Movement direction, Vessel type, Boat index, Substrate, Temperature, Salinity, Dissolved Oxygen, pHtotal, Depth, Latitude Longitude
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: hourly, daily, weekly, various
Spatial resolution: 4 sectors (Bazaruto Archipelago)
Files format: XLS, CSV
Megafauna surface activity time-series dataset compiled in 4 sectors of the Bazaruto Archipelago using boat-based surveys.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_surface activity survey (marine birds)
Citation:
Data range: 2025-present
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: Date, Time, Latitude, Longitude, Genus, Species, Quantity (nº), Behaviour state code, Behaviour state, Age, Movement direction
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: hourly, daily, weekly, various
Spatial resolution: 4 sectors (Bazaruto Archipelago)
Files format: XLS, CSV
Marine birds surface activity time-series dataset compiled in 4 sectors of the Bazaruto Archipelago using boat-based surveys.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_surface activity survey (whale photo ID)
Citation:
Data range: 2021-present
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: Date, Photo file name, ID name/code, Fluke, Dorsal, Photo author, HappyWhale upload, Match, Gender, Age, Photo quality, Distinctiveness, Latitude, Longitude
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: daily, weekly, various
Spatial resolution: 4 sectors (Bazaruto Archipelago)
Files format: Photos, XLS, CSV
Humpback whales surface activity flukes photo ID time-series dataset compiled in 4 sectors of the Bazaruto Archipelago using boat-based surveys and uploaded to the website/app of “Happy Whale”.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_underwater activity survey (megafauna)
Citation:
Data range: 2021-present
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: Survey code, Date, Observer nº, Start time, End time, Start latitude, End latitude, Start longitude, End longitude, Station name + code, Depth, Visibility, Temperature, Salinity, Dissolved oxygen, pHtotal, Current direction, Seabed type, Coral bleaching, 48 species counts, Fishing net, Fishing line, Marine debris
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: daily, weekly, various
Spatial resolution: 5 ecosystems (Bazaruto Archipelago)
Files format: XLS, CSV
Megafauna underwater activity (counts of 48 reference species) time-series dataset compiled in 5 ecosystems of the Bazaruto Archipelago using scuba diving surveys.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_marine debris survey (plastic)
Citation:
Data range: 2021-present
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: Date, Site, Surveyor nº, Start time, End time, Survey type, PET total weight, Hard plastics total weight, Soft plastics total weight, Foal total weight, Aluminum cans total weight, Other metal total weight, Glass total weight, Rubber total weight, Paper total weight, Clothing total weight, Marine gear total weight, Total weight of all materials, Per material type origin/users, Sector/industry, Brand, Country
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: weekly
Spatial resolution: 5 ecosystems (Bazaruto Archipelago)
Files format: XLS, CSV
Marine debris and plastic time-series dataset compiled in 5 ecosystems of the Bazaruto Archipelago (Benguerra Island) using land-based walking surveys.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_seawater carbon chemistry (total alkalinity-TA)
Citation:
Data range: 2021-present
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: Total Alkalinity (TA). Date, Time, Latitude, Longitude, Depth, Temperature, Salinity, Dissolve oxygen, pHtotal
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: bi-weekly, monthly
Spatial resolution: 5 fixed-point/station ecosystems (Bazaruto Archipelago)
Files format: XLS, CSV
Surface seawater total alkalinity (TA) time-series dataset compiled in 5 fixed-point stations/ecosystems of the Bazaruto Archipelago (Benguerra Island) using boat-based NANSEN/NISKIN bottle surveys.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_seawater carbon chemistry (dissolved inorganic carbon-DIC)
Citation:
Data range: 2021-present
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: Dissolved Inorganic Carbon (DIC). Date, Time, Latitude, Longitude, Depth, Temperature, Salinity, Dissolve oxygen, pHtotal
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: bi-weekly, monthly
Spatial resolution: 5 fixed-point/station ecosystems (Bazaruto Archipelago)
Files format: XLS, CSV
Surface dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) time-series dataset compiled in 5 fixed-point stations/ecosystems of the Bazaruto Archipelago (Benguerra Island) using boat-based NANSEN/NISKIN bottle surveys.
License
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
BCSS Ocean Observatory_seawater chemistry (dissolved inorganic nutrients-DIN)
Citation:
Data range: 2021-present
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: Dissolved Inorganic Nutrients (DIN) re: nitrate, phosphate, silicon. Date, Time, Latitude, Longitude, Depth, Temperature, Salinity, Dissolve oxygen, pHtotal
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: bi-weekly, monthly
Spatial resolution: 5 fixed-point/station ecosystems (Bazaruto Archipelago)
Files format: XLS, CSV
Surface dissolved inorganic nutrients (DIN) time-series dataset compiled in 5 fixed-point stations/ecosystems of the Bazaruto Archipelago (Benguerra Island) using boat-based NANSEN/NISKIN bottle surveys.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_seawater chemistry (dissolved major metals)
Citation:
Data range: 2021-present
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: Dissolved major metals re: Ca, Mg, Sr, Na, etc. Date, Time, Latitude, Longitude, Depth, Temperature, Salinity, Dissolve oxygen, pHtotal
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: bi-weekly, monthly
Spatial resolution: 5 fixed-point/station ecosystems (Bazaruto Archipelago)
Files format: XLS, CSV
Surface dissolved major metals time-series dataset compiled in 5 fixed-point stations/ecosystems of the Bazaruto Archipelago (Benguerra Island) using boat-based NANSEN/NISKIN bottle surveys.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_seawater plastic (polymers)
Citation:
Data range: 2024-present
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: 30+ plastic polymers, Date, Time, Latitude, Longitude, Depth, Temperature, Salinity, Dissolve oxygen, pHtotal
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: weekly, bi-weekly, monthly
Spatial resolution: 4 sectors (Bazaruto Archipelago)
Files format: XLS, CSV
Surface seawater plastic polymers time-series dataset compiled in 4 sectors of the Bazaruto Archipelago (Benguerra Island) using boat-based NANSEN/NISKIN bottle surveys.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_trophic web bio-tissue (stable isotopes)
Citation:
Data range: 2018-present
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: Stable isotopes re: 13C, 15C, 34S. Plankton re: Survey code, Label, Mesh size, Station name + code, Date, Depth, Start time, End time, Start latitude, End latitude, Temperature, Salinity, Dissolved oxygen, pHtotal. Fish re: Sample lebel, Date, Time, Common name, Life stagem Genus, Species, Phylum, Class, Pre-caudal lenght, Fork length, Total length, Weight, Sex, Technique + bait, Temperature, Salinity, Dissolve oxygen, pHtotal, Depth, Latitude, Longitude
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: daily, weekly, monthly
Spatial resolution: 4 sectors (Bazaruto Archipelago)
Files format: XLS, CSV
Trophic web stable isotopes (C, N, S) re: plankton, sardines, tuna, sharks, etc, time-series dataset compiled in 4 sectors of the Bazaruto Archipelago (Benguerra Island) using boat-based plankton-tow and fishing surveys.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_trophic web bio-tissue (plastic polymers)
Citation:
Data range: 2018-present
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: 30+ plastic polymers. Plankton re: Survey code, Label, Mesh size, Station name + code, Date, Depth, Start time, End time, Start latitude, End latitude, Temperature, Salinity, Dissolved oxygen, pHtotal. Fish re: Sample lebel, Date, Time, Common name, Life stagem Genus, Species, Phylum, Class, Pre-caudal lenght, Fork length, Total length, Weight, Sex, Technique + bait, Temperature, Salinity, Dissolve oxygen, pHtotal, Depth, Latitude, Longitude
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: daily, weekly, monthly
Spatial resolution: 4 sectors (Bazaruto Archipelago)
Files format: XLS, CSV
Trophic web plastic polymers re: plankton, sardines, tuna, sharks, etc, time-series dataset compiled in 4 sectors of the Bazaruto Archipelago (Benguerra Island) using boat-based plankton-tow and fishing surveys.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_coral reef and invertebrates carbonate (major metals)
Citation:
Data range: 2022-present
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: Carbonate major metals re: Ca, Mg, Sr, Na, etc. Date, Time, Latitude, Longitude, Depth, Temperature, Salinity, Dissolve oxygen, pHtotal
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: bi-weekly, monthly
Spatial resolution: 5 fixed-point stations/ecosystems (Bazaruto Archipelago)
Files format: XLS, CSV
Seabed coral and invertebrates´ carbonate major metals time-series dataset compiled in 5 fixed-point stations/ecosystems of the Bazaruto Archipelago (Benguerra Island) using scuba diving surveys.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_coral reef and invertebrates carbonate (plastic polymers)
Citation:
Data range: 2022-present
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: 30+ plastic polymers. Date, Time, Latitude, Longitude, Depth, Temperature, Salinity, Dissolve oxygen, pHtotal
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: bi-weekly, monthly
Spatial resolution: 5 fixed-point stations/ecosystems (Bazaruto Archipelago)
Files format: XLS, CSV
Seabed coral and invertebrates´ carbonate plastic polymers time-series dataset compiled in 5 fixed-point stations/ecosystems of the Bazaruto Archipelago (Benguerra Island) using scuba diving surveys.
BCSS_marine debris report (2023)
Citation:
Data range: 2023
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: n/a
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: n/a
Spatial resolution: 5 ecosystems (Benguerra Island)
Files format: link, PDF
Summary report of the Ocean Observatory marine debris and plastic surveys in 2023.
BCSS_marine debris report (2024)
Citation:
Data range: 2024
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: n/a
Materials and Methods: https://doi.org/10.82174/bcssmz.ocean.observatory.research.themes.methodology
Temporal resolution: n/a
Spatial resolution: 5 ecosystems (Benguerra Island)
Files format: link, PDF
Summary report of the Ocean Observatory marine debris and plastic surveys in 2024.
BCSS and Kisawa Sanctuary_impact/annual report (2023)
Citation:
Data range: 2023
Location: Mozambique Channel/EEZ, Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: n/a
Materials and Methods: n/a
Temporal resolution: n/a
Spatial resolution: Mozambique Channel/EEZ, Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Files format: link, PDF
Impact and annual report of the BCSS and Kisawa Sanctuary resort-to-research achievements in 2023.
BCSS and Kisawa Sanctuary _impact/annual report (2024)
Citation:
Data range: 2024
Location: Mozambique Channel/EEZ, Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: n/a
Materials and Methods: n/a
Temporal resolution: n/a
Spatial resolution: Mozambique Channel/EEZ, Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Files format: link, PDF
Impact and annual report of the BCSS and Kisawa Sanctuary resort-to-research achievements in 2024.
BCSS Ocean Observatory_main/corporate brochure
Citation:
Data range: n/a
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: n/a
Materials and Methods: n/a
Temporal resolution: n/a
Spatial resolution: n/a
Files format: link, PDF
Information brochure for the general public summarizing the Ocean Observatory platform.
BCSS_dive center brochure
Citation:
Data range: n/a
Location: Bazaruto Archipelago, Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Variables: n/a
Materials and Methods: n/a
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