Press Releases
Dr. Sylvia Earle to launch new protected area in Belize
Marine Science Legend Dr. Sylvia Earle helps launch a new private, protected area in Belize.
Check out the complete Press Release at the above link to read about this exciting new initiative by the Oceanic Society and Blackbird Caye EcoResort on Truneffe Atoll, Belize.
Dr. Sylvian Earle is one of the Oceanic Society's Research Advisors.
Sept 21, 2009: Record Number of Whales Sighted on Farallon Islands Trip
A record number of whales were sighted on the Oceanic Society's whale watching cruises to the Farallon Islands this past weekend. A total of 114 whales were spotted from the Oceanic Society's educational whale watching boats, including 94 endangered humpback whales, 13 endangered blue whales and 7 Orcas, or killer whales. Izzy Szczepaniak, a naturalist for the Oceanic Society and field researcher for Cascadia Research Collective, reviewed records covering the last twenty one years in order to make the determination.
Oceanic Society Celebrates 100-year Anniversary Of the Farallon National Wildlife Refuge
San Francisco, CA - May 29, 2009 This year, the Oceanic Society's 25th season of educational whale watching cruises to the Farallon Islands is underway at an historic time-2009 represents the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Farallon National Wildlife Refuge. To honor this anniversary, the Oceanic Society is enhancing its whale watching trips to the Farallon Islands in several ways.
Farallon Islands Whale Watching: San Francisco
California's Galapagos:Â
Farallon Islands Whale Watching Cruises
OS - March 31, 2009 - Free film screening of California's Galapagos: The Farallon Islands
Film Explores Farallon Refuge's Wildlife, Human History
and Conservation Future
December 9, 2008...New Film Released on The Farallon Islands
Oceanic Society, Quarters 35N, Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA 94123
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 9, 2008
CONTACT: Oceanic Society, Birgit Winning, 415.441.1106, ext. 27, winning@oceanicsociety.org
Fish and Wildlife Service, Gerry McChesney, 510-792-0717, Gerry_McChesney@fws.gov
OS - January 17, 2009: Oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle leading expedition to Belize to spotlight need for marine protected areas
SAN FRANCISCO - World-renowned marine scientist and deep-sea dive record-holder Dr. Sylvia Earle will lead an Oceanic Society expedition to Blackbird Caye, Turneffe Atoll, Belize, to foster public awareness regarding the importance of marine protected areas and to discuss potential solutions for preserving oceanic biodiversity. Worldwide oceans face increasing threats from higher water temperatures, rising sea levels, overfishing and escalating ocean acidity. Yet, there is reason for hope.
Marine Wildlife Feeding Bonanza
September 9, 2008:Â NUTRIENT-RICH WATERS OF THE GULF OF THE
FARALLONES BECOME A MARINE WILDLIFE FEEDING BONANZA
Best Oceanic Society Whale Watch Trips in 25 years
Endanged Blue Whales sighted on Farallon Islands Cruise
Endangered Blue Whales seen on Oceanic Society’s Farallon Islands Nature Cruise
San Francisco, CA. Two blue whales, the largest animals ever to inhabit the earth, were seen feeding near the Farallon Islands to the wonderment of the whale watchers participating in the June 21st Oceanic Society's Farallon Islands Nature Cruise. Blue whales are endangered and have still not recovered their world-wide population numbers despite a moratorium on commercial hunting of all large whales since 1986.
Oceanic Society Embarks on 24th Season of Farallon Islands Educational Whale Watching Cruises
San Francisco, CA. - May 14, 2008. The Oceanic Society announces the start of the 24th season of Farallon Island Educational Whale Watching Cruises. The Sanctuary is host to Blue and Humpback Whales, Dolphins, and sustains Seals, and Hundredss of Thousands of Seabirds.
