UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Under Development
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
We are excited to be partnering with our friends at Mostly Green on the launch of their new community focused…
Whale Fluke Identification: A Visual Guide to Identifying Whales by Their Tails
Whales often raise their tails, called flukes, out of the water when they dive, and flukes have characteristics that are…
It’s A Great Time to Donate Stock to Charity
With the recent appreciation in the stock market, now would be a great time to consider making a charitable donation…