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.

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

By Hunter Rimmer | January 29, 2026

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

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2023-2024 Sea Turtle Grantees Share their Achievements

July 30, 2024

In late 2023, Oceanic Society awarded 19 small grants to field-based sea turtle conservation projects in Cabo Verde, Colombia, Costa…

Global Ocean Cleanup Nets 78,477 Pounds of Waste

July 29, 2024

From June 8-16, 2024, Oceanic Society teamed up with organizations around the world to address the important task of cleaning…

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New Publication Redefines Sea Turtle Regional Management Units

July 16, 2024

We are excited to announce that, after nearly three years of work by dozens of sea turtle experts worldwide, sea…

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Oceanic Society Receives Highest Recognitions for Management, Transparency, and Impact

June 13, 2024

At Oceanic Society, we work hard to maximize the impact of every contribution we receive. We take responsible financial stewardship…

New Educational Video on Sea Turtles and Plastic Pollution

April 8, 2024

We are delighted to share a new educational video all about sea turtles and plastic pollution. This short film is…

Bringing Behavioral Science to Sea Turtle Conservation at the International Sea Turtle Symposium

March 29, 2024

Members of the Oceanic Society team recently traveled to Pattaya, Thailand to lead a behavior change training workshop for sea…

2024 State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report Published

March 28, 2024

We are delighted to announce the publication of the 2024 State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report (SWOT Report, vol.…

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How the Circular Economy Protects Nature and Tourism Business in Coastal Kenya

February 15, 2024

Back in 2008, plastic pollution threatened both the environment and the economy of Watamu, Kenya, a small and picturesque coastal…

19 Grants Awarded for Global Sea Turtle Conservation

January 29, 2024

We are proud to announce that Oceanic Society has awarded 19 small grants to sea turtle conservation projects in Cabo…

Our 2023 Year in Review. Thank You!

December 29, 2023

As we approach the close of 2023, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our dedicated donors, enthusiastic travelers, and…

Oceanic Society Events Empower Communities to Fight Ocean Plastic Pollution

October 25, 2023

Each September, thousands of people worldwide join together around International Coastal Cleanup Day to clean their local ocean and coastal…

Making Waves: Oceanic Society’s Annual Report Highlights a Year of Impact

September 28, 2023

Oceanic Society is pleased to announce the release of our 2022–2023 Annual Report. This year’s report is a celebration of…

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