473 Species and Counting on a Family Journey Through Costa Rica

By Hunter Rimmer | August 25, 2026

For many travelers, a wildlife trip to Costa Rica might be measured in toucans, monkeys, sloths, perhaps a tapir if luck is on their side. For Amber King, who has…

How Climate Change is Threatening Sea Turtles

By Ashleigh Bandimere | July 8, 2026

Sea turtles have been navigating a changing planet for more than 100 million years. They have outlasted ice ages, shifting continents, and rising and falling seas. But the pace and…

Meet the Team Removing Tons of Plastic from Indonesia’s Coral Triangle

By Zach Theiler | October 5, 2026

Bunaken, a crescent moon-shaped island in a remote corner of Sulawesi, Indonesia, sits at the heart of the Coral Triangle, one of the most biodiverse marine regions on the planet.…

Travel Inspiration

Meet the Team Removing Tons of Plastic from Indonesia’s Coral Triangle

By Zach Theiler | October 5, 2026

Bunaken, a crescent moon-shaped island in a remote corner of Sulawesi, Indonesia, sits at the heart of the Coral Triangle,…

Family of Orcas Spotted Hunting Off San Francisco’s Coast

By Michael Pierson | September 22, 2026

September 5 began like any other Saturday aboard Oceanic Society’s Farallon Islands whale watching trip. We departed from San Francisco…

Swim With Manatees and Celebrate the 2027 Florida Manatee Festival

By Hunter Rimmer | August 28, 2026

Every winter, hundreds of manatees gather in the warm, spring-fed waters of Crystal River, Florida, earning this small Gulf Coast…

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Meet the First Blue Corridors for Turtles Grantees

By Ashleigh Bandimere | September 23, 2026

We’re proud to announce the first recipients of the Blue Corridors for Turtles (BC4T) Small Grants Program. Eleven grantees across…

Ocean Temperatures Break Records as El Niño Intensifies

By Zach Theiler | September 14, 2026

The average temperature of the global sea surface broke record highs this summer, following decades of warming driven by human-induced…

An Oceanic Society Traveler Captures the First Known Photograph of a Living Silver Beetle

By Hunter Rimmer | August 25, 2026

Oceanic Society traveler Amber King has taken her use of iNaturalist far beyond that of a casual user. The app…

Ocean Facts

Ocean Temperatures Break Records as El Niño Intensifies

By Zach Theiler | September 14, 2026

The average temperature of the global sea surface broke record highs this summer, following decades of warming driven by human-induced…

How Climate Change is Threatening Sea Turtles

By Ashleigh Bandimere | July 8, 2026

Sea turtles have been navigating a changing planet for more than 100 million years. They have outlasted ice ages, shifting…

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,…

Sustainable Living

Meet the Team Removing Tons of Plastic from Indonesia’s Coral Triangle

By Zach Theiler | October 5, 2026

Bunaken, a crescent moon-shaped island in a remote corner of Sulawesi, Indonesia, sits at the heart of the Coral Triangle,…

Turning Secondhand Shopping Into Ocean Action: Q&A with Thrift Store Founder, Katie Lusky

By Rosie Jeffrey | September 1, 2026

Every year, Americans send more than 11 million tons of textiles to landfills — clothing, shoes, and household goods that…

Meet the Founder Turning an Invasive Species Into Pet Treats

By Rosie Jeffrey | July 30, 2026

Lionfish are beautiful, unusual creatures, and if you’re snorkeling in the Indo-Pacific, spotting one is a thrill. In the Caribbean,…

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