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Zavora Marine Lab Facilities

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Zavora Marine Lab

Zavora Marine Laboratory is the most remote, intimate and adventurous of the Oceans Research marine laboratory network.

Zavora (pronounced Zàvora) is located in southernl Mozambique, within the Zavora Lodge (www.zavoralodge.com) approximately 1.5 hour south of Inhambane town and 9 hours north of the South Africa-Mozambique border. It operates in partnership with Mozdivers (www.mozdivers.com).

Zavora Bay is home to some of Eastern Africa's most pristine and diverse reefs. Attracted to this warm wildness are immense populations of Manta rays and shark species.

The laboratory's research is currently focussed on diver impact on Manta Ray cleaning stations, on pristine reefs and in particular, establishing methods of best practise to ensure that diving tourism is not detrimental to the marine life. The laboratory's director is resident scientist, Brazilian, Yara Tibirica.

Zavora Marine Lab will only conduct research with required permit approval from relevant Mozambican authorities.

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Zavora Marine Lab:

Available Facilities

  • Joint research/tourism vessel
  • Scuba Diving equipment
  • Underwater videography system
  • Underwater photography equipment
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For more information, please contact us via: info@oceans-research.com

Zavora Marine Lab:

Accommodation

The backpacker accommodation is part of the Zavora Lodge with a room permanently reserved for interns (sleeps up to 2). Additional accommodations within the lodge can be arranged for visiting scientists requiring more private accommodation, including for families.

For more information, please contact us via: info@oceans-research.com

Oceans Research Marine Lab

Booking information

Oceans Research welcomes many visitors including, scientists, students, media, educational groups and the family and friends of interns. All visitors to the resort can submit an advance booking form to determine availability of facilities and staff. For further information for visitors, please see our FAQ.

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Zavora Marine Lab

Members of Staff

Yara Tibirica

Yara Tibirica - Ph.D Cand, M.Tou. (Ecotourism), B.Sc.(Hons)

Director: Zavora Marine Lab, Scientist in residence

Yara Tibiriçá is conducting her doctor research on the status of diving tourism in Mozambique. Yara now heads up Oceans Research Manta Ray project, where she is determining the impact of divers on the integrity of Manta ray Cleaning stations and pristine reefs at Zavora Marine Lab, Mozambique.