Photo by Lindsay Seegmiller

Coral wall on the coast of Ponto d’Ouro.

Photo by Lindsay Seegmiller

Sand dunes on the South African/Mozambican border, south of Ponto d’Ouro.

Photo by Lindsay Seegmiller

Sunrise in the Maputo Special Reserve.

Photo by Lindsay Seegmiller

Gentle waves crash up against the beach that lines Tofo, a prized backpacker and surfer destination.

Photo by Lindsay Seegmiller

A local dhow floats in gentle waters as the tide rushes out around it.

Photo by Lindsay Seegmiller

A mammoth sand dune emerges out of the Indian Ocean on the tip of Bazaruto Island.

Photo by Lindsay Seegmiller

Low tide reveals innumerable seaweed- and critter-filled tidal pools outside the city of Pemba.

Photo by Lindsay Seegmiller

Children get creative with toys at low tide in the remote fishing village of Pangane.

Photo by Lindsay Seegmiller

Camp is set up on the uninhabited island of Rolas in the Quirimbas Archipelago.

Photo by Lindsay Seegmiller

A dhow floats in the impossibly clear waters of the Indian Ocean, waiting for snorkelers to return.