Zero to Hero Diving Programme

The Zero to Hero Diving Programme trains Mozambican university students of marine biology, conservation area staff and local community members from a coastal diving hub in swimming, snorkelling, and diving. The programme aims to build local capacity in marine research and dive instruction, fields currently dominated by foreigners. This initiative will enable locals to contribute effectively to Marine Protected Areas’ management and empower community members to engage in the ecotourism industry, thus protecting marine resources while improving livelihoods. Additionally, the programme will conduct community awareness talks on the social and economic importance of biodiversity, laws protecting species, protection methods, and socio-economic and cultural benefits. Trained community ambassadors will continue these talks independently in local languages.