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.

5th Annual Global Ocean Cleanup Removes 30+ Tons of Ocean Waste

By Lindsay Mosher | July 29, 2026

For five consecutive years, the Global Ocean Cleanup has brought together coastal communities worldwide to demonstrate that ocean health and community health are inseparable. With…

Just Launched! The State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report, Vol. XI

March 4, 2016

We are excited to announce the launch of The State of the World’s Sea Turtles—SWOT Report, Vol. XI, now available…

The Case of the Missing Whale and Other Stories

February 28, 2016

I’m writing to you from sunny Barra de Potosi, where we are in week 7 of our most ambitious and…

Wisdom, the 65 Year Old Wonder on Midway Atoll

February 5, 2016

Wisdom the albatross is 15 years my senior. And we have been friends since at least 2002. That is the…

Pantanal Expedition – Anticipating Jaguars!

January 20, 2016

OK, I know its not until September this year but already I’m getting excited about my next trip to the…

Introducing Our Adopt An Albatross Program

December 29, 2015

Oceanic Society has been involved in conservation and voluntourism in Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge (MANWR) since 1997. Over that…

Announcing Our New Expeditions Catalog

December 9, 2015

I am excited to announce the release of the all new 2016-2017 Oceanic Society Expeditions Catalog. We’ve been working hard…

Seven Grants Awarded for Sea Turtle Conservation

October 28, 2015

Oceanic Society is delighted to announce seven small grants awarded to sea turtle conservation projects in Bangladesh, Brazil, Ghana, Peru,…

2015 Belize Field Season in Review

October 22, 2015

On behalf of the Oceanic Society Belize Field Station team, we did it! We wrapped up our 2015 field season…

Life and Death in Turneffe Atoll

August 6, 2015

Being at the Oceanic Society field station, you never know what you may see or learn from day to day.…

A New Look at Plastic Pollution in Belize

August 3, 2015

Over the 15 years that we have owned and operated our Blackbird Caye Field Station in Turneffe Atoll, Belize we…

Download SWOT Report, Vol. X

May 1, 2015

We are pleased to announce that SWOT Report—The State of the World’s Sea Turtles, tenth anniversary edition is now available…

Manatee Expedition Named a 2015 National Geographic Tour of a Lifetime

April 19, 2015

We are honored to announce that our Florida Manatees’ Ecosystem and Conservation expedition has been selected as one of National…

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