Coral Bleaching Awareness Month: Why Our Oceans Need Us Now

By Hunter Rimmer | November 18, 2025

November is Coral Bleaching Awareness Month, a time to highlight the urgent threats facing coral reefs, as well as the actions we can take to support their recovery. Coral reefs…

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New Video Released: Sea Turtles 101

By Ashleigh Bandimere | September 16, 2025

We are excited to share a new educational video all about sea turtles, their biology, life cycle, and the efforts to protect them. This short film is the second episode…

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Whale Watching in Baja: The Complete Guide

By Zach Theiler | August 9, 2024

Baja California is one of the best places on earth for whale watching. The region is famous for its ‘friendly’ gray whales, which actively seek human interaction, a behavior unique…

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Travel Inspiration

Humpback whale breaching just meters in front of a small boat in Tonga during an Oceanic Society expedition

A Day in the Life: Documenting Humpback Whales in Tonga

By Chris Biertuempfel | November 10, 2025

What an extraordinary week in the turquoise waters of Vava’u, Tonga! Our Oceanic Society group dove headfirst into an unforgettable…

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Endangered Species You Can Help While Traveling with Oceanic Society

By Zach Theiler | November 4, 2025

Imagine standing on a moonlit beach as a leatherback sea turtle lays her eggs, or watching a gray whale mother…

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Solo travelers pose together on an Oceanic Society expedition in Belize, smiling and enjoying the experience as a group.

Best Small-Group Nature Trips for Solo Travelers

By Zach Theiler | October 24, 2025

Why Solo Travelers Benefit from Joining Group Trips Ask a solo traveler why they explore the world on their own,…

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Our 2025 Year in Review. Thank you!

By Rosie Jeffrey | December 1, 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, Oceanic Society celebrates a year of measurable progress in ocean conservation, made possible through…

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Bay Area Youth & Ocean Access: Conservation Scholars Program 2024–2025 Review

By Rosie Jeffrey | November 18, 2025

For many young people growing up around the San Francisco Bay, the ocean is a distant idea—something they learn about…

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Split image showing a coral reef: one side bleached and lifeless, the other side vibrant and healthy, illustrating the impacts of coral bleaching on reef ecosystems

Coral Bleaching Awareness Month: Why Our Oceans Need Us Now

By Hunter Rimmer | November 18, 2025

November is Coral Bleaching Awareness Month, a time to highlight the urgent threats facing coral reefs, as well as the…

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Ocean Facts

Deep Dive into the Humpback Whale’s Life Cycle and Role in Ocean Health

By Rosie Jeffrey | October 28, 2025

Across the world’s oceans, few creatures capture the human imagination quite like the humpback whale. Known for their acrobatic breaches,…

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New Video Released: Sea Turtles 101

By Ashleigh Bandimere | September 16, 2025

We are excited to share a new educational video all about sea turtles, their biology, life cycle, and the efforts…

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Sea lion resting on a sandy beach in the Galápagos Islands, with a rocky cliff rising in the background

Iconic Animals of the Galápagos Islands

By Zach Theiler | September 4, 2025

Few places on Earth hold such legendary status among wildlife lovers as the Galápagos Islands. This remote volcanic archipelago, located…

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Sustainable Living

Split image showing a coral reef: one side bleached and lifeless, the other side vibrant and healthy, illustrating the impacts of coral bleaching on reef ecosystems

Coral Bleaching Awareness Month: Why Our Oceans Need Us Now

By Hunter Rimmer | November 18, 2025

November is Coral Bleaching Awareness Month, a time to highlight the urgent threats facing coral reefs, as well as the…

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Sunset on a beach with palm trees and a glowing Christmas tree decorated with lights, creating a festive, tropical holiday scene.

15 Eco-Friendly Gifts for Ocean Lovers [2025 Guide]

By Paige Kauffman | October 28, 2025

This holiday SEAson, the team at Oceanic Society curated a list of our favorite eco-friendly products and experiences that celebrate…

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a snorkeler swims alongside a whale shark in blue water

Make-A-Will Month: Leave a Legacy for the Ocean

By Rosie Jeffrey | August 26, 2025

Each August, Make-A-Will Month reminds us to take an important and empowering step: putting our wishes in writing. Creating a…

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