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.

A Partner in Conservation Earns Top Honors: Turneffe Flats Wins Caribbean’s Premier Sustainable Tourism Award

By Hunter Rimmer | May 8, 2026

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news from one of Oceanic Society’s long-term partners in Belize. Turneffe Flats was recently awarded the Excellence in Sustainable…

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Welcoming Koala Eco Co-Founder, Jessica Bragdon, to the Oceanic Society Advisory Council

May 4, 2026

We are thrilled to welcome Jessica Bragdon — entrepreneur, advocate, and lifelong steward of the natural world — as our…

The Humpback Whale Named Parker Kelly: How an NHL Star’s Honeymoon Started a Conservation Wave

April 30, 2026

It was the Olympic break in the middle of an NHL season, and Colorado Avalanche forward Parker Kelly had just…

Three Decades of Conservation Travel on Belize’s Barrier Reef

April 29, 2026

Since 1969, Oceanic Society has been connecting people with extraordinary ocean wildlife, ecosystems, and communities—not just to experience them, but…

Oceanic Society Announces Expedition Impact Program Grant Recipients for 2026

April 3, 2026

Around the world, the most effective conservation solutions are led by the communities and organizations closest to the challenge. Oceanic…

How Team BEACH Is Changing Human Behavior to Protect Sea Turtles

March 27, 2026

More than 600 sea turtle experts from around the world gathered in Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi, in February 2026 for the 44th…

2026 State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report Published

March 18, 2026

Oceanic Society is proud to announce the publication of the 21st annual State of the World’s Sea Turtles (SWOT) Report,…

The Long Road of Green Sea Turtle Recovery

March 3, 2026

From Abundance to Near Collapse in the Caribbean According to 17th-century pirate lore, crews lost in the Caribbean Sea could…

How Conservation Travel Is Helping Protect Fiji’s Coral Reefs

February 19, 2026

This is the second in our Expedition Impact Spotlight series, showcasing the conservation outcomes our expeditions create through partnerships with…

a humpback whale tail at sunset in Baja California Mexico

New Annual Report Highlights Global Ocean Conservation Impact

February 2, 2026

Oceanic Society is proud to share our FY25 Annual Report, highlighting a year of meaningful progress in ocean conservation driven…

New Research Illuminates How Culture and Belief Shape Sea Turtle Use in Indonesia

January 29, 2026

Sea turtles have navigated Earth’s oceans for more than 100 million years, yet today they face significant threats from human…

21 Grants Awarded to Sea Turtle Conservation Projects Worldwide (2025-26)

January 26, 2026

We are proud to announce that Oceanic Society has awarded 21 grants to sea turtle conservation projects in Argentina, Australia,…

A shirtless Indonesian man with swim goggles on his head, wearing blue swim shorts, paddles a traditional bamboo outrigger canoe across calm turquoise ocean waters under a clear blue sky. Distant green volcanic mountains rise on the horizon, with scattered white clouds above.

Connecting Travelers and Conservation in Indonesia

December 10, 2025

This is the first in our Expedition Impact Spotlight series, showcasing the conservation outcomes our expeditions create through partnerships with…

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