wildlife watching at breakfast

From the Field: Q&A with Oceanic Society Guide Ernesto on Exploring Nicaragua

September 10, 2025

From the Field: Q&A with Oceanic Society Guide Ernesto on Exploring Nicaragua Why Naturalists Matter Immersive travel experiences can reshape…

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

September 4, 2025

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

2025 Team BEACH behavior change workshop attendees in Ghana

Team BEACH: A Global Approach to Conservation Through Behavioral Science

August 28, 2025

In recent decades, scientists have learned a great deal about our oceans. We have mapped vital habitats, tracked how animals…

a snorkeler swims alongside a whale shark in blue water

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

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…

coral reef in American Samoa

Introducing Oceanic Society’s Advisory Council

August 25, 2025

We are thrilled to announce the formation of the Oceanic Society Advisory Council, a diverse group of leaders and changemakers…

Blue waters of Little Corn Island, Nicaragua

Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Little Corn Island, Nicaragua

August 1, 2025

One of the Caribbean’s Best-Kept Secrets Nestled in a quiet corner of the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Nicaragua,…

whale breaching in Farallons

Farallon Islands Whale Watching Trip Wins 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

July 24, 2025

We are thrilled to share that Oceanic Society’s Farallon Islands Whale Watching Trip has been named a 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’…

2025 Global Ocean Cleanup: Local Champions Drive Global Ocean Impact

July 24, 2025

For the fourth consecutive year, the Global Ocean Cleanup brought together coastal communities worldwide, demonstrating that action for ocean health…

Field Notes: Close Encounters With Humpback Whales Near the Farallon Islands

July 11, 2025

Since our 2025 Farallon Islands whale watching season began in early April, we’ve experienced one remarkable day after another off…

travelers pose on a boat in Palau

From the Field: Q&A with Oceanic Society Naturalist Ray on the Wild Beauty of Palau

July 9, 2025

Why Naturalists Matter At the heart of every Oceanic Society expedition is a naturalist — a guide who brings the…

traveler visiting young children at Solomon Island school

What Motivates a Lifetime of Travel? Susan’s Story

June 27, 2025

A Spark in the Solomon Islands 35 years ago, Susan Forster watched a group of canoes approach her dive boat…

Spinner dolphin leaping out of water

Surfing the Bow: Wild Encounters with Dolphins in the Solomon Islands

June 11, 2025

The vessel, named the Bilikiki, the “big canoe” in the local Pidjin, has been gliding through the seas of the…