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.
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…
Three Decades of Conservation Travel on Belize’s Barrier Reef
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
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
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
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
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
This is the second in our Expedition Impact Spotlight series, showcasing the conservation outcomes our expeditions create through partnerships with…
New Annual Report Highlights Global Ocean Conservation Impact
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
Sea turtles have navigated Earth’s oceans for more than 100 million years, yet today they face significant threats from human…
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