Witnessing Trinidad’s Leatherback Turtle Spectacle: 70 Encounters in Eight Days
Over eight days in May 2026, our group traveled to Trinidad’s northeast coast for one of the most immersive conservation…
An Hour in Nature: A Color Walk in Costa Rica
I’ve made a habit of starting my mornings outside. Most days, that looks like walking my dog before the neighborhood…
In the Field with Isla Mar: A Week on Puerto Rico’s West Coast
Just a few hours from the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico offers something most travelers never find: a single island where…
Six New Leatherbacks Are Now Live on Our Tracking Platform (And You Can Name One)
We’re excited to announce that six newly tagged leatherbacks are now live on our satellite-tracking platform. Some turtles have already…
After 30 Years, Oceanic Society Encounters Baird’s Beaked Whales in the Farallones
On Sunday, April 19, 2026, the sky was clear, the seas were calm, and our passengers were eager for adventure.…
How Passive Whale Watching Reshaped Whale Encounters in Loreto, Baja California
While cruising through Loreto Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its exceptional diversity of marine mammals,…
14 Countries. One Mission. Meet the 2026 Global Ocean Cleanup Partners
Every year, our oceans absorb something they were never meant to hold: millions of tons of plastic. It collects in…
The Humpback Whale Named Parker Kelly: How an NHL Star’s Honeymoon Started a Conservation Wave
It was the Olympic break in the middle of an NHL season, and Colorado Avalanche forward Parker Kelly had just…
A Partner in Conservation Earns Top Honors: Turneffe Flats Wins Caribbean’s Premier Sustainable Tourism Award
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news from one of Oceanic Society’s long-term partners in Belize. Turneffe Flats was recently…
Am I Too Old for a Raja Ampat Liveaboard? An Honest Guide for Travelers 60+
There’s a question we often hear from travelers considering their first liveaboard trip to Raja Ampat: “I’m in my 60s…
Welcoming Koala Eco Co-Founder, Jessica Bragdon, to the Oceanic Society Advisory Council
We are thrilled to welcome Jessica Bragdon — entrepreneur, advocate, and lifelong steward of the natural world — as our…
Three Decades of Conservation Travel on Belize’s Barrier Reef
Since 1969, Oceanic Society has been connecting people with extraordinary ocean wildlife, ecosystems, and communities—not just to experience them, but…