Mozambique: Conservation
Storytelling with BCSS

Date: 9 - 16 March 2026

Join me for a unique, 7-day immersion in the Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique. This is a hands-on conservation storytelling workshop designed for divers who want to use their photography and film skills to share and document what they see to help the ocean. Dive alongside the Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS) team, master the art of translating raw scientific data into powerful public narratives, and learn the technical skills required to document unique megafauna, vibrant reefs, and the local human element. This is your chance to move beyond pretty pictures and become a genuine advocate for one of Africa's most biodiverse marine ecosystems.

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Dive for a
Bigger Purpose

Practice ethical observation techniques, while contributing to the BCSS scientific database.

Connect with Community

Network with a community of like-minded ocean lovers. Dive together and grow together by sharing skills.

Master the Narrative Hook

Understand the difference between scientific ID imagery and emotionally resonant conservation art.

Develop a
Portfolio

Leave the expedition with a curated, final story that fuses science, emotion, and location.

Why Join?

This is not your typical dive holiday. This is your immediate invitation to transform your photography and use it as a powerful conservation tool. This unique, hands-on 7-day immersion alongside the BCSS scientific team means your dives are not just for fun, they actively contribute to critical reef and megafauna monitoring, giving you unparalleled access to real-time research. This is your chance to gain expert training, build a professional portfolio with purpose, and ensure your time beneath the waves genuinely helps BCSS better understand and protect one of Africa's most important marine ecosystems.

Who is this for?

This trip is specifically curated for passionate, certified scuba divers who are ready to elevate their craft. This is not for passive sightseers. It is ideal for underwater photographers, filmmakers, and content creators (or serious enthusiasts) who possess a basic skill level with their camera gear and a deep, non-negotiable commitment to conservation ethics. If you thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and want your images to be part of a real scientific solution, you belong here.

Price per person

Starting from USD 2995 per person.

7 days, 6 nights (Including all activities, accommodation, meals, and local transport. Excludes travel to Vilanculos).

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Included

Transfers from the airport in Vilanculos to the boat, where you'll be transferred to your home-base, the beautiful island of Benguerra.
Three meals a day as well as snacks on the boat.
6 nights of shared accommodation at the BCSS research base (single cabins available at additional cost).
8-10 scuba or freedives.
Gear rentals for the dives.
Daily hands-on scientific and storytelling workshops.

Not Included

Flights to get to Vilanculos Airport.
Personal drinks/ other expenses.
Dive/ travel insurance.
Visas.
Gratuity for staff.

The Itinerary

A sneak peak of what you'll be learning over the course of the 7 day, 6 night programme, without giving away all the fun.

The 7-day program is structured around a powerful trilogy: Science, Story, and Community. You will be fully embedded with the BCSS research team, learning how to Dive for Purpose by observing and documenting their real-time monitoring of reefs and megafauna during dedicated dives. The technical focus is on mastering the narrative spectrum: from capturing high-value scientific ID shots to creating emotionally resonant conservation pieces, with workshops on tropical camera settings, lighting, animal behaviour, and post-production editing. Everything culminates in the creation of a polished, portfolio-ready visual story that transforms your raw footage into an effective tool for ocean advocacy and impact.

Phase 1: Immersion & Ethics (Day 1)

Your adventure begins with arrival and settling in, followed by a thorough welcome brief focused on safety and conservation ethics. You will immediately be introduced to the BCSS scientific team and the local research priorities, setting the stage for the week and teaching you how to look for the "story" in the "science."

Phase 2: Diving for Data & Craft (Days 2 - 5)

This is the core of the expedition. You will participate in two dedicated boat dives every day, actively diving alongside BCSS scientists to observe and document their monitoring work. Each afternoon includes intensive workshops where we hone your technical and narrative skills: covering everything from tropical camera settings and lighting techniques to understanding the nuances between scientific ID imagery and conservation photography.

Phase 3: Creation & Legacy (Days 6 - 7)

The final days are dedicated to synthesis. On Day 6, you will have your final "Story Dive," where you apply all the skills learned before moving into an intensive editing session. The day ends with a presentation evening where you share your unique, polished visual story. Day 7 offers a final sunrise swim and coffee, followed by a final debrief before departure, focused on how to use your new portfolio and continue advocating for the ocean.