Cameras 4 Conservation

Let’s grow our future together!

OUR STUDENTS HAVE SAID:

All Out Africa has been fantastic and the team here are absolutely brilliant - I will definately be returning to the lodge.Danni Berry

OUR STUDENTS HAVE SAID:

A life changing, humbling experience.Jonathan Whitaker

ACHIEVEMENTS

We have successfully contributed to the protection of endangered and threatened species.
We have x published research papers
in 2019 the Inhambane coastal region has been designated as an ’Important Marine Mammal Area’ by the IUCN’s Marine Mammal Protected Area Task Force
A Mission Blue Hopespot

WHO ARE WE?

The Marine Research Centre (MRC) was formed in 2004 and is located in Tofo, Mozambique which is home to stunning megafauna and microfauna including whale sharks, humpback whales, manta rays, dolphins, turtles and seahorses.

At our research station, we offer field courses in marine ecology and data collection techniques, and have developed a strong program with a stable working environment and good in-country support. We regularly encounter a wide range of animals and have a global network of scientific collaborators to which our on-going data sets are provided, alongside the free availability to Mozambican students and for use in government management plans

Our ultimate goal is providing long-term data to researchers in order to better understand the changes that are occurring to the animal populations along this stretch of coastline. These projects are to inform better conservation actions. The actions range from national and international communications, governmental legislature and local awareness and education programs.

https://www.alloutafrica.org/marine-research.html

WHAT DO WE NEED?

GoPro’s, underwater cameras, waterproof housing, Go pro/camera accessories and batteries.

Why we need the assistance of the community?

Many of the critical research projects conducted at the MRC rely on the use of waterproof cameras. These projects range from taking ID shots, to surveys and remote monitoring projects. This data can then be utilised for publications, conservation strategies and decision making.

Unfortunately, electronics are not only expensive, but are also very difficult to purchase in Tofo and surrounding areas. It is almost impossible to source cameras locally or repair damaged units.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we rely on the kindness and generosity of the community, grants, sponsorships and the philanthropy of individual donors, to help fund these ground-breaking research projects, which will assist in the monitoring and protection of this unique area .

What specific projects will they be used for?

The All Out Africa Marine Research Centre runs numerous short term and long term research and conservation projects based in Tofo Mozambique.

Such as:

Reef health surveys – indicator species, coral cover, urchin density, abundance counts, biomass estimation,
Large animal monitoring – photo identification, population estimates, residency/transience, migratory trends, injury recovery
Anthropogenic impact assessment – area usage mapping, monitoring of unsustainable catch, sustainable tourism, Code of Conduct development,
Genetic studies – whale shark sampling, humpback whale sampling, khuls ray sampling, coral sampling, frogfish sampling,
Biodiversity assessment – estuary monitoring, sea horse identification and density, usage of the inter-tidal zone,
Behavioural studies – wildlife behavioural reactions to human interactions, humpback whale area usage during migration.

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