Oceanic Society Featured in Earth Day Campaign

April 21, 2022

We are pleased to share that Oceanic Society is among four nonprofit organizations featured in a new campaign from Planet…

Tackling Microplastic Pollution at San Francisco’s Ocean Beach

April 20, 2022

On Sunday, March 27 a group of twelve Oceanic Society community members gathered to clean-up a section of Ocean Beach…

Summer Trips for Families

March 31, 2022

The only thing better than enjoying a spectacular experience in nature is sharing that experience with your family. We have…

Expert Guide to Seeing Whales from Santa Cruz

March 30, 2022

About 75 miles south of San Francisco, Santa Cruz is positioned on the northern coast of Monterey Bay, a globally…

UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Under Development

February 28, 2022

Update: On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, 175 nations formally agreed to begin writing a UN plastic treaty to fight plastic…

2022 Farallon Islands Whale Watching Season Announced

February 23, 2022

We are delighted to announce that our 2022 Farallon Islands whale watching season will begin on Saturday, April 2nd and…

Palau Trip Report – November 2021

February 7, 2022

Palau: Snorkeling the Rock Islands November 2021 trip report by Pei Lee, Oceanic Society Conservation Travel Program Coordinator & Ray…

13 Ocean-Friendly Travel Products and Tips

January 28, 2022

No matter where you travel, this list will help you do it more sustainably. Here are 13 travel products and…

Sustainable Travel for a Changing World (New Film)

January 25, 2022

The start of the year 2022 brings with it the opportunity to take a fresh look at our lives and…

19 Grants Awarded to Sea Turtle Conservation Programs Worldwide

January 20, 2022

We are proud to announce that Oceanic Society has awarded 19 small grants to sea turtle conservation projects in Cabo…

Remembering Naturalist Izzy Szczepaniak (1950-2021)

January 7, 2022

As we ease into the year 2022, it is with great sorrow that we recount the loss of our dear…

Oceanic Society’s 2021 Year In Review

December 21, 2021

As 2021 comes to a close, we want to thank you for supporting Oceanic Society and our mission to improve…

Sponsored Cruises Expand Access to Ocean Experiences in San Francisco

December 20, 2021

After more than 50 years of leading whale watching tours from San Francisco, we know that such first-hand ocean experiences…

New Community Offers the Chance to Win a Trip to Belize and More

November 17, 2021

We are excited to be partnering with our friends at Mostly Green on the launch of their new community focused…