Bazaruto Center for Scentific Studies

The Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS) is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center set within the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park, an untouched wildlife sanctuary spanning 143,000 hectares around a chain of five islands off Mozambique. Built around research, courses, and expeditions, BCSS pairs deep local knowledge of the Bazaruto seascape with access to research-verified dive sites — from pristine reefs to open-ocean areas.

Courses and dive sites

With 2 PADI Instructors, the center runs a full training ladder: PADI Discover Scuba Diving, Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, EFR, ReActivate, and Divemaster. Divers explore named sites including Marlin Pinnacles, Turtle Coves, The Roller Coaster, Amphitheatre, and Shark Vaal, where sharks, whales, turtles, rays, and ocean fish are among the marine life encountered.

Onsite facilities include a training pool, classroom, dive boat, accommodation, waterfront location, and free Wi-Fi, with English and Portuguese spoken. Its scientific focus makes BCSS a strong fit for divers keen to understand the region's marine ecology, seasonal behaviours, and migratory patterns.