Our new study reveals that the living community of a reef — its fish, its coral, its food web — determines which sharks and rays show up, and why. Imagine you're a reef shark. You're not going to hang around just any patch of underwater rock. You want prey worth hunting, cleaning stations to stay healthy, a community worth belonging to. Our latest paper, published in Scientific Reports, confirms what the animals seem to already understand: the biological character of a reef

If you are looking for an experience that blends scuba diving in Mozambique, meaningful science, and moments that quite literally take your breath away, volunteering with Underwater Africa might just change your life the way it changed mine. I arrived in Mozambique with a suitcase, a notebook, and a vague hope of “helping the ocean.” I left with salt permanently in my veins, a deeper understanding of marine conservation in Mozambique, and memories of manta rays so vivid they

I still remember the first morning I hurled myself into the boat, the sun already beating on my forehead and the Indian Ocean stretching endlessly ahead of us. I had come to Tofo, Mozambique to volunteer on a marine conservation project, but I quickly realized this would be far more than a volunteer placement — it would be one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. Chuffed about the first whale shark sighting! Mozambique’s coastline is a hidden gem for marine life ent

Learn how electric torpedo rays use electric shocks to their advantage. Join our marine conservation volunteer programmes and make a real difference in protecting marine ecosystems.

We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand-new website! This platform marks a new chapter for our team as we continue to explore...