Oceanic Society News

Farallon Islands: Past, Present and Future

oceanic — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:22:51 +0000

In Cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Oceanic Society is producing a film, Farallon Islands Past, Present and Future, to raise public awareness and foster a conservation ethic about the Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge.. Produced as a DVD to allow widespread distribution, it will emphasize the importance of continued protection of this important and sensitive habitat.

OS - May 10, 2008: California Whales Research Project launched, seeks public participation

toddc — Fri, 09 May 2008 20:29:10 +0000

OS - May 10, 2008: Cascadia Research is partnering with Oceanic Society to
establish the California Whales Research Project, sand seeks public participation. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved in an important conservation and research project.

Oceanic Society Launches New Web Site - May 9, 2008

oceanic — Fri, 02 May 2008 08:36:22 +0000

Today the Oceanic Society launched its new website, which will provide a new level of information and service to its members and the public.

Birgit Winning, Oceanic Society Executive Director, says "Our members and the public have been asking us to upgrade our website for quite a while, and we are pleased to now be able to do this".

Midway Visitor Program to Reopen through Oceanic Society - 1/15/2008

oceanic — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:45:10 +0000

Oceanic Society, a nonprofit marine conservation organization, has been granted a permit by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and State of Hawai‘i to conduct educational expeditions to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and the Battle of Midway National Memorial beginning in March 2008. The refuge and national memorial also serve as the "window" to Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, the only site within the Monument open to the public.