Underwater Africa

We connect the public with ocean conservation.
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Once in a lifetime experiences working up close with manta rays, whale sharks, sea turtles, sharks, dolphins and, stingrays.

25/05/2026

Good vibes only this weekend 🌴 🌊 ☀️

Tofo’s charm is unparalleled ❤️ and its people gave our volunteers a fun filled weekend 🐚

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23/05/2026

🌊 Ocean too rough to dive?
Well, that sounds like an opportunity to get to know life in Mozambique! Our volunteers got to learn how cassava is grown and prepared, how to make coconut milk from scratch (literally, if you know you know…), and just how useful a coconut tree can be 🌴 🥥

29/04/2026

Some camera trap highlights from our past deployments! We got sooooo lucky with crystal clear waters and superstar megafauna that just kept coming by for glamour shots 🤩🤯

1: the one, the only, bowmouth guitarshark
2: the underside of the rockstar 🎸
3: grey reef shark
4: whitetip reef AND grey reef shark
5: loggerhead turtle 🐢
6: whitetip reef shark
7: grey reef shark
8: bull shark

24/04/2026

It's Fun Fact Friday! 🐙✨
Scientists have filmed captive octopuses rippling through dramatic colour changes while they sleep, flashing, pulsing, and shifting exactly like this. Did you know that the leading theory is that they're dreaming? And if an octopus has nine brains (one central + one per arm), imagine how many dreams that is! 💤

19/04/2026

Two geniuses. One rock. Zero interest in sharing.
Octopuses are so intelligent they're known to recognise individual human faces and memorise their caretakers routines in captivity to escape behind their back. And yet somehow, acknowledging their neighbour is a step too far. Shallow reef, deep beef

16/04/2026

The snorkeller: 😎🌊
The seahorse: 🫥🌿
Can you spot it? We almost missed it!

14/04/2026

Wait… where did it go?! 👀
Meet the electric torpedo ray! A flat, stealthy predator that can zap with up to 220 volts AND bury itself in seconds. Threat level: invisible. Stalker level: pro
Join us to witness the ocean at its absolute best!

02/04/2026

Very proud to be involved with this work!!!!

22/02/2026

Camera trap footage made better by some fresh coconuts!

We are almost done analysing, stay tuned for some fun sightings..

02/02/2026

🔍 I spy with my little eye… Can you see what we’re seeing? Answer will be posted in the comments in 24 hours!

Snorkel surveys in the estuary are a great way to get up close and personal with the rich Mozambican marine life. From seahorses and damselfish to urchins and creepy looking sea worms, and from sooty black to vibrant blues and oranges, prepare to blast your retinas with unforgettable images!

21/01/2026

New publication alert!

We are pleased to announce our latest paper has been published in Springer Nature!

Key findings:

🪸 Reef fish and coral life matters to sharks and rays
It’s not just about the shape of the reef or its location. The type and abundance of both coral and fish species help determine which sharks and rays show up on the reef.

🐠 Different reefs, different elasmobranch communities
Sharks and rays don’t all have the same tastes. Some reefs are better suited for reef sharks, others are home to more rays or guitarfish, based on how the coral and bony fish communities are structured.

🐡 Biological diversity drives reef use
Reefs with a more diverse community of fish attract more diverse elasmobranchs. From the bottom to the top of the food web, diversity creates diversity.

🦈 Conservation impact
Protecting a range of reefs (not just the “pretty” ones!) with diverse communities helps protect rare and vulnerable species. Conservation efforts mustn’t just rely on a single type of reef if they want to target multiple species

Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies
University of Chester

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