Dolphins At The Bow: A Day On The Water With Our Dolphin Researchers

April 9, 2014

“Dolphin at 11 o’clock!” Every member of our research team turns to scan the calm water off the bow of…

Download a copy of SWOT Report, Vol. 9

April 1, 2014

We are thrilled to announce the publication of the ninth annual volume of The State of the World’s Sea Turtles—SWOT…

The Conservation Legacy Of A Volunteer Vacation

March 21, 2014

Oceanic Society is a pioneer in volunteer vacations (aka voluntourism), having led ocean-oriented volunteer excursions worldwide for more than 40…

Visiting Micronesia’s Best Kept Secret

March 13, 2014

One of the more exciting experiences on our Micronesia: Ulithi, Yap, and Palau Expedition is the five days we spend…

Introducing The Whales Of Guerrero Project

March 3, 2014

Greetings from Barra de Potosí, Mexico, where our inaugural field season is off to an exciting start! I look forward…

Update From Panama: Building Our Environmental Education Efforts

February 26, 2014

It’s summer vacation for all the students here in Panama, but we’re getting excited about school.   The strangest culture…

Palau To Ban Commercial Fishing And Create 100% Marine Sanctuary

February 6, 2014

During his keynote address at a UN oceans meeting yesterday, Palau’s President Tommy Remengesau declared his intention to ban commercial…

Update From Panama: On The Way To Becoming A Nature Reserve

February 5, 2014

Our biggest event this fall was a visit from representatives of the Panamanian Authority on Aquatic Resources, ARAP, who came to…

Florida’s Manatee Habitats Endangered

December 12, 2013

Progress in Manatee Conservation Those who have had the privilege of snorkeling with wild manatees in Florida never forget the…

Announcing Six Grants To Sea Turtle Conservation Projects

November 18, 2013

Oceanic Society is excited to announce six small grants to sea turtle conservation projects in Cape Verde, Cook Islands, Ecuador,…

New Feature On Our Work In Ulithi Atoll

November 4, 2013

Since 2004, Oceanic Society has been assisting the community on Falalop at Ulithi Atoll in Micronesia in their effort to…

Update From Oceanic Society Fellow Amanda Gibson In Panama

October 16, 2013

“We’re a sea turtle conservation organization that works with people,” Guy Marcovaldi, national coordinator for Brazil’s Projeto Tamar, jokingly pointed…