Ruvuma Bay

The Ruvuma River reaches the Indian Ocean on the East African coast, where its estuary meets the waters around Mnazi Bay. Mangroves, mudflats and seagrass beds fringe the shore, while coral reefs and small islands lie farther out. River water and tides shape a varied coastal landscape, providing sheltered waters for fish and other marine life. The open ocean beyond connects the coast with the Comoros.