Make-A-Will Month: Leave a Legacy for the Ocean
Each August, Make-A-Will Month reminds us to take an important and empowering step: putting our wishes in writing. Creating a…
Introducing Oceanic Society’s Advisory Council
We are thrilled to announce the formation of the Oceanic Society Advisory Council, a diverse group of leaders and changemakers…
Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Little Corn Island, Nicaragua
One of the Caribbean’s Best-Kept Secrets Nestled in a quiet corner of the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Nicaragua,…
Farallon Islands Whale Watching Trip Wins 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award
We are thrilled to share that Oceanic Society’s Farallon Islands Whale Watching Trip has been named a 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’…
2025 Global Ocean Cleanup: Local Champions Drive Global Ocean Impact
For the fourth consecutive year, the Global Ocean Cleanup brought together coastal communities worldwide, demonstrating that action for ocean health…
Field Notes: Close Encounters With Humpback Whales Near the Farallon Islands
Since our 2025 Farallon Islands whale watching season began in early April, we’ve experienced one remarkable day after another off…
From the Field: Q&A with Oceanic Society Naturalist Ray on the Wild Beauty of Palau
Why Naturalists Matter At the heart of every Oceanic Society expedition is a naturalist — a guide who brings the…
What Motivates a Lifetime of Travel? Susan’s Story
A Spark in the Solomon Islands 35 years ago, Susan Forster watched a group of canoes approach her dive boat…
Surfing the Bow: Wild Encounters with Dolphins in the Solomon Islands
The vessel, named the Bilikiki, the “big canoe” in the local Pidjin, has been gliding through the seas of the…
9 Powerful Ways to Help the Ocean this World Oceans Day
Our ocean sustains life on Earth—it feeds us, gives us half the oxygen we breathe, regulates our climate, and supports…
What to Expect at the Great Blue Hole
If the sky is clear, as it often is in Belize, the first thing you will see is an arc…
Discovering Raja Ampat: A Marine Biologist’s Perspective
For the past three years, I’ve been incredibly fortunate to co-lead Oceanic Society trips to one of the top destinations…