Highlights, Stories, and Updates from Oceanic Society
Stay informed about Oceanic Society’s work to protect the ocean. From program updates and conservation wins to behind-the-scenes news from our team and partners, the articles here will keep you connected to our mission and impact.
Ocean Temperatures Break Records as El Niño Intensifies
The average temperature of the global sea surface broke record highs this summer, following decades of warming driven by human-induced…
An Oceanic Society Traveler Captures the First Known Photograph of a Living Silver Beetle
Oceanic Society traveler Amber King has taken her use of iNaturalist far beyond that of a casual user. The app…
5th Annual Global Ocean Cleanup Removes 30+ Tons of Ocean Waste
For five consecutive years, the Global Ocean Cleanup has brought together coastal communities worldwide to demonstrate that ocean health and…
Colorado Avalanche Fans Created a Live Whale Tracker Dashboard
If you’ve followed the Colorado Avalanche fan community’s growing fascination with humpback whales, you know it all started with forward…
Loreto Wins Reversal of Port Decision, but Whale Protections Remain at Stake
For over a decade, the community of Loreto, Baja California Sur, has championed a model of small-scale, sustainable ecotourism centered…
2026 Global Ocean Cleanup Art Competition Winners Announced
The judges have spoken, and the votes are in! We’re proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Global Ocean…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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