Gray Whales of Baja California: Close Encounters with Gentle Giants

September 20, 2024

Perhaps we watch whales because we already know that we are not alone in the universe. That we do not…

Oceanic Society President Nominated for Prestigious Indianapolis Prize

September 10, 2024

Nominees for the 2025 Indianapolis Prize were announced today, and we are thrilled to share that Oceanic Society president Roderic…

Farallon Islands

New Guide to the Farallon Islands Published

September 3, 2024

Dive in and learn all about one of the most dynamic and exciting environments on Earth in our new guide…

How Chemicals in Household Products Impact Our Oceans & What You Can Do

August 30, 2024

At Oceanic Society, we firmly believe that conservation begins right at home. Every aspect of our daily lives, from the…

Blue whale in the Sea of Cortez

Whale Watching in Baja: The Complete Guide

August 9, 2024

Baja California is one of the best places on earth for whale watching. The region is famous for its ‘friendly’…

galapagos sea lion

What is the Best Time to Visit Galapagos? An Expert Guide

August 9, 2024

The Galápagos Islands are on every nature traveler’s bucket list due to the many unique species found there, and the…

2023-2024 Sea Turtle Grantees Share their Achievements

July 30, 2024

In late 2023, Oceanic Society awarded 19 small grants to field-based sea turtle conservation projects in Cabo Verde, Colombia, Costa…

Global Ocean Cleanup Nets 78,477 Pounds of Waste

July 29, 2024

From June 8-16, 2024, Oceanic Society teamed up with organizations around the world to address the important task of cleaning…

matura beach Trinidad

Saving Sea Turtles: Cindy and Bosley’s Volunteer Adventure to Trinidad

July 19, 2024

“I saw hope, personified,” said Cindy Wright, describing the journey she recently took with her husband, Bosley, to Trinidad as…

loggerhead turtle

New Publication Redefines Sea Turtle Regional Management Units

July 16, 2024

We are excited to announce that, after nearly three years of work by dozens of sea turtle experts worldwide, sea…

breaching humpback whale

Oceanic Society Receives Highest Recognitions for Management, Transparency, and Impact

June 13, 2024

At Oceanic Society, we work hard to maximize the impact of every contribution we receive. We take responsible financial stewardship…

Costa Rica Rainforest Animals: Experience the Osa Peninsula

May 14, 2024

In spite of its small size (roughly that of West Virginia or Denmark), Costa Rica is home to nearly half…