What Made the UN High Seas Treaty Possible? An Expert Q&A

March 14, 2023

On March 5, 2023, United Nations (UN) delegates from nearly 200 nations reached a historic agreement to protect marine biodiversity…

New Book Explores Work by Oceanic Society Artist in Nature

February 28, 2023

For more than a decade, Oceanic Society has been collaborating with artist and Georgia State University professor, Pamela Longobardi. Pam…

solutions to plastic pollution

7 Solutions To Ocean Plastic Pollution

February 24, 2023

Plastic pollution is one of the greatest threats to ocean health worldwide. But, there are many solutions to plastic pollution…

coral reefs and climate change

​Coral Reefs and Climate Change: What to Know and What to Do

February 2, 2023

Coral reefs are one of the most biologically and economically important ocean ecosystems. Sadly, they are also one of the…

Aerial view of Raja Ampat Indonesia

Announcing Our Newest Nature Travel Catalog

January 30, 2023

We are delighted to announce the publication of the 2023–2024 Oceanic Society Expeditions Catalog, which is now available online and…

Symbolic Albatross Adoptions are the Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift for the Love of Your Life

January 28, 2023

Did you know that albatross pairs mate for life, and that in order to raise a chick to fledging that…

Underwater Adventures in Alor – Indonesia’s Hidden Jewel

January 25, 2023

Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Sulawesi, Komodo … These legendary places are at the top of almost every ocean enthusiast’s bucket…

Migrating gray whale in California

The Gray Whale Migration in California and Beyond

January 21, 2023

The annual gray whale migration is one of Earth’s greatest wildlife spectacles, and the California coast is an outstanding place…

Aerial view of Raja Ampat Indonesia

Our 2022 Year In Review

December 30, 2022

With 2022 coming to an end, we want to thank all of our donors, travelers, and partners for helping us…

Critter Scholars Program Year In Review 2022

December 21, 2022

Since 1969, Oceanic Society has pioneered nature-based tourism in pursuit of our mission to improve ocean health. We’ve had the…

Community Beach Cleanup Nets 284 lbs of Trash in Ocean City, MD

December 20, 2022

On Saturday, November 12, 2022, Oceanic Society joined forces with the Surfrider Foundation Ocean City Maryland Chapter, Ocean City Surf…

Announcing 18 Grants for Sea Turtle Conservation Globally

November 18, 2022

We are proud to announce that Oceanic Society has awarded 18 small grants to sea turtle conservation projects in Antigua,…