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.

Meet the First Blue Corridors for Turtles Grantees

By Ashleigh Bandimere | September 23, 2026

We’re proud to announce the first recipients of the Blue Corridors for Turtles (BC4T) Small Grants Program. Eleven grantees across Africa, Southeast Asia, the Pacific,…

Join Oceanic Society and SodaStream in Fighting Ocean Plastic Pollution

September 3, 2018

Plastic pollution is one of the greatest threats to ocean health worldwide. With skyrocketing plastic production, low levels of recycling,…

Harnessing Traveler Behavior for Ocean Conservation

July 10, 2018

Oceanic Society recently launched Phase II of its innovative Blue Habits project which seeks to tackle ocean issues through behavior…

Scenes from the First March for the Ocean

June 13, 2018

On June 9, 2018 I had the pleasure to join the first ever March for the Ocean (M4O) in Washington,…

Planning Expedition Report: Blue Revolution Activated! New Update

May 23, 2018

Did you detect a rumble coming from the direction of Baja California Sur last week? Well, that was the sound…

Oceanic Society Awarded First-ever Booking Cares Fund Grant

May 7, 2018

We are honored to announce that Oceanic Society has been awarded one of Booking.com’s first-ever Booking Cares Fund grants in…

2018 State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report Published

April 30, 2018

Oceanic Society is excited to announce the publication of The State of the World’s Sea Turtles (SWOT) Report, vol. XIII,…

States of Matter: The 6th International Marine Debris Conference

March 20, 2018

The Sixth International Marine Debris Conference (6IMDC) just convened in San Diego (March 12-16, 2018) with an impressive sold out…

Remembering Captain Roger Thomas

January 3, 2018

Last week, Oceanic Society lost an irreplaceable partner and friend with the passing of Captain Roger Thomas. As owner and…

How Your Travel Dollars Supported Conservation in 2016-2017

December 19, 2017

Established in 1969, Oceanic Society is America’s oldest nonprofit organization dedicated to ocean conservation. Throughout our history we have seen…

Albatross Adoption Helps Tackle Ocean Trash in Tacoma

June 14, 2017

One of the most exciting parts of my job is connecting with other teachers, and, through them, being able to…

Whales of Guerrero Season 4 Results

May 31, 2017

2017 was an incredible year for the Whales of Guerrero Research Project and I am so grateful for our supporters’…

New State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report Released

May 3, 2017

We are delighted to announce the publication of The State of the World’s Sea Turtles—SWOT Report, Vol. XII, now available…

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