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…

Name a Sea Turtle: Make a Lasting Impact for Conservation

December 11, 2024

Have you been searching for the perfect way to support ocean conservation and leave an enduring mark? We’re excited to…

Oceanic Society Naturalist Film to Screen at SF Short Film Fest

September 30, 2024

We are delighted to share the San Francisco premiere of Not All Those Who Wander, a moving short film directed…

Oceanic Society President Nominated for Prestigious Indianapolis Prize

September 10, 2024

Nominees for the 2025 Indianapolis Prize were announced today, and we are thrilled to share that Oceanic Society president Roderic…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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