Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS) is an independent, non-profit organization with a mission to protect and support the fragile ecosystems of the Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique. As the only solar powered marine research facility, BCSS operates on zero-waste strategy and welcomes volunteers, students, and scientists from any background, who wish to immerse themselves in a unique experience and be part of internationally acclaimed research. The Bazaruto Archipelago, a WWF-acknowledged national park, is home to some of the richest yet least-explored subtropical ecosystems - from its dugongs and migrating humpback whales to its coral reefs and mangrove forests. BCSS is committed to better document and protect this pristine habitat.