The Tales of our Ocean
Bazaruto Archipelgo became a nationally protected conservation area in 1971. Then in 2019, it become globally recognized by BioFund, every year a summit is hosted in Vilanculos with the mayor, several other neighbouring African presidents' and donors' to discuss the progression of conservation. It doesn't just stop there. There are a number of foundations and conservation non-profit organizations making incredible strides in marine research, reef observatory, huge beach clean-ups, artificial reef restoration, local education in environmental management and the hiring of the locals to sustain these projects. These groups of innovative environmental enthusiasts are, undeniably, the reason for the existence, growth and continuation of many of the endangered species, still to this day. Bazaruto boasts with wildlife with 180 identified species of birds, 45 species of reptiles, endemic butterflies, suni antelope and freshwater crocodiles. Around 2000 species of fish have be...