Raja Ampat: Liveaboard Snorkeling Cruises in Indonesia
Located at the heart of the Coral Triangle region, Raja Ampat, Indonesia is home to some of the highest marine…
Palau’s Jellyfish Lake Awaits Your Visit
Palau’s Jellyfish Lake (known in Palauan as Ongeim’l Tketau) is a saltwater lake on Mecherchar (Eil Malk) Island within Palau’s…
Oceanic Society President Honored With Eleanor Fletcher Lifetime Achievement Award
Roderic Mast, Oceanic Society’s President and CEO, was given the Eleanor Fletcher Lifetime Achievement Award at the 14th Annual Go…
Gray Whales and Whale Sharks in Baja California
Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and, to the east, the Sea of…
Global Ocean Cleanup Collects 2.3 Tons of Waste in 8 Locations on Single Day
On September 17, 2022, Oceanic Society teamed up with organizations worldwide to clean up some of Earth’s most important coastal…
Global Ocean Cleanup Brings Together Organizations, Artists, and Brands to Fight Ocean Pollution
On September 17, 2022, eight organizations worldwide will team up to clean some of Earth’s most important coastal and ocean…
Beloved Whale, Fran, Dies from Ship Strike in California
We are deeply saddened to share the news that humpback whale CRC-12049, known as Fran, washed up dead in Half…
Oceanic Society Launches Traveler Plastic Pollution Offset Program
Oceanic Society is pleased to announce the launch of our new Traveler Plastic Pollution Offset Program in partnership with Watamu…
From Monkeys to Macaws, 15 Photos That Will Move Costa Rica to the Top of Your Travel List
When it comes to ecotourism destinations, Costa Rica often ranks at the top of the list. These images from our…
Meet the Walking Shark
Yes, you read that right—there is a shark that can walk on land. The incredible epaulette shark is not only…
Sighting of Rare Leucistic Killer Whale at the Farallon Islands
On Sunday, June 26, we had a spectacular encounter with a pod of Bigg’s killer whales hunting during a whale…
Update Regarding COVID-19 and Oceanic Society Expeditions
Post updated: June 28, 2022 (originally posted March 19, 2020) Dear Travelers, Moving into the summer of 2022, international travelers…