OVERVIEW

Ocean Observatory data available soon

BCSS has capability via a new set of models, in situ data, and API work to collect up to 500 variables simultaneously at any given GPS around the world, including any GPS nearby BCSS on land, ocean – anywhere.

The table below summarises some weather and ocean parameters that BCSS couples with in situ surveys (observation, seawater sampling, diving, boat, satellite, analytics). Many other parameters can be compiled upon request.

Data available soon

BCSS possesses advanced capabilities through a new suite of models, in situ data collection, and API integrations – allowing for the simultaneous collection of up to 500 weather/ocean variables at any given GPS location worldwide. This includes locations on land or in the ocean, in the vicinity of BCSS or elsewhere globally.

The table below provides an example (summary) of various weather and oceanic parameters that BCSS integrates with in situ surveys, including observations, seawater sampling, diving surveys, boat surveys, satellite data, and analytical results. Upon request, numerous additional parameters can also be compiled and analyzed.

BCSS	MODELS, IN SITU, API
DATA	PARAMETER	DESCRIPTION
Air humidity	absolute_humidity_2m:gm3	abs. humidity at level 2m [g/m3]
Cloud cover	total_cloud_cover:p	total cloud cover [%]
Precipitation	precip_24h:mm	amount of precipitation in the previous 24h [mm]
Wind	wind_dir_mean_10m_24h:d	mean wind direction at 10 m for the previous 24h [d]
Solar	uv:idx	UV index
Atmospheric Pressure	pressure_000m:Pa	Atmospheric pressure, available up to 10km altitude
Temperature	t_0m:C	temperature at 0m [C]
Swell	mean_direction_total_swell:d mean_period_total_swell:s mean_wave_direction:d	mean direction total swell [d] mean period total swell [s] mean wave direction [d]
Waves	mean_wave_period:s max_individual_wave_height:m	mean wave period [s] maximum individual wave height [m]
Tides	tidal_amplitude:cm	tidal amplitude [cm]
Moon	moon_age:d moon_light:p moon_phase:idx	moon age in days since new moon [d] moon light [%] moon phase
Currents	ocean_current_direction_10m:d ocean_current_speed_10m:kmh	ocean current direction 10m [d] ocean current speed 10m [km/h]
Atmospheric Oscillations	north_atlantic_oscillation:idx southern_oscillation:idx	NAO-Index (north atlantic oscillation) SO-Index (southern oscillation)

Continuous data collection

BCSS will process the data obtained with a comprehensive approach, including calibration and integration techniques. This involves leveraging a variety of sources, including but not limited to 110 mixed model outputs and the closest in situ approximations. The data collection methods encompass a wide range of in situ surveys, such as observations, seawater sampling, diving expeditions, boat surveys, satellite data acquisition, and analytical chemistry. BCSS will maintain its open data-source policy on data products around the Bazaruto Archipelago.

Radar altimetry

Satellite data

Deterministic + ensemble forecast models

Trend forecast

Projections

ROMS

Mix models

Mm-euro1k

Ecmwf-its + ens + cluster

Arome

Heliosat

Meteosat

Download our corporate brochure

The brochure showcases over six years of dedicated work in and around the iconic Bazaruto seascape spanning 1,430 square kilometres across five islands.

Key highlights of the brochure include:

Four research themes with continuous sampling;
Five years of monitoring data displaying recorded wildlife per taxa, with conservation status indicators;
Number of samples collected to date;
Visualised data and insights into the marine debris project;
Testimonies from our scientific training programs participants; and
Details on our research logistics facilities.

BCSS Research Themes

BCSS is committed to working on critical research, new initiatives and ground-breaking projects. The marine research that is being conducted at BCSS is all part of one of the four themes:

THEME 1

ECOSYSTEM FUNCTION
& MONITORING

THEME 2

SPECIES IDENTIFICATION
& HABITAT MAPPING

THEME 3

MIGRATORY FISH
POPULATIONS DYNAMICS

THEME 4

MARINE DEBRIS
MONITORING