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…
How to Plan a Volunteer Beach Cleanup: A Step-by-Step Guide
Beach cleanups are an effective and accessible way for people and communities to get involved in supporting healthier oceans. By…
Oceanic Society Announces Expedition Impact Program Grant Recipients for 2026
Around the world, the most effective conservation solutions are led by the communities and organizations closest to the challenge. Oceanic…
How a Farallon Islands Encounter Reawakened Kay’s Inner Jacques Cousteau
On a windy morning in 2017, Kay and her husband, Rob, set out from San Francisco aboard a boat bound…
How Team BEACH Is Changing Human Behavior to Protect Sea Turtles
More than 600 sea turtle experts from around the world gathered in Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi, in February 2026 for the 44th…