Conservation

Conservation activities

Belize: Mangrove Restoration Project

Global Warming Offset; Mangrove Research & Restoration

Student Trips & Courses

The Oceanic Society, offers a wide variety of conservation-based research opportunities for students - at both the high school and university level. Each Oceanic Society expedition allows students the opportunity to participate in long-term scientific studies by emphasizing project-based learning and the hands-on development of research knowledge and skills.

Family Trips & Activities

Many of the Oceanic Society expeditions, Whale Watching tours, and activities are suitable for families as well as for individuals.

There is one expedition, however, that is specifically designed for families:

Conservation

The Oceanic Society has an integrated approach to marine life preservation, combining several initiatives to achieve a single goal.

Our conservation approach includes:

Conservation Initiatives

Conservation Initiatives:

Sustainability for Ocean Health

Oceanic Society Guide: Sustainability for Ocean Health

1. Choose sustainable fished or farmed seafood. Not all seafood is created equal. For information on ocean-friendly seafood, visit the Seafood Choices Alliance at www.seafoodchoices.org

Is there a Catch to the Catch?

Is There a Catch to that Catch?

Savor safe and sustainable seafood.

More and more of us are choosing seafood, but often we are not making smart choices. Far too many ocean species are over-fished, approximately 2/3 according to the UN, and many types of aquaculture are damaging to the environment. By opting instead for "ocean-friendly" options, you can eat well and do good.

Ulithi Sea Turtle Project

Micronesia Outer Islands: Ulithi Sea Turtle Project

Turneffe Atoll Biodiversity Initiative

TURNEFFE ATOLL, BELIZE

 

Ecotourism and Code of Ethics

OCEANIC SOCIETY - ECOTOURISM CODE OF ETHICS

We believe that responsibly conducted nature tourism can help save natural areas - by contributing to the "business" of conservation.  When traveling to the world's parks and reserves, individuals help to protect them by supporting an economy in harmony with wildlife and habitat conservation.

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