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Explore the magical beauty and wonder of the coral reefs of Vamizi Island in the Quirimbas Archipelago of Mozambique in Vamizi: Cradle of Coral – a documentary by renowned National Geographic photographer Matthias Klum, and featuring our own Dr Tessa Hempson.
The waters around Vamizi host the highest coral diversity in Africa, and are vitally important breeding grounds for whales, dolphins, turtles, sharks and other iconic species. Its reefs are the only place in East Africa where “mass spawning” of corals has been observed, meaning the reefs here are healthy and are important source areas for replenishing reefs up and down the coast. This fragile realm however is under threat. Follow as a team of scientists from around the world race to learn more about this unique region and fight to stop the damage before it starts.