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.
Nancy Wotkyns (1942-2023) Legacy Gift Honors Oceanic Society and Global Sea Turtle Conservation
Oceanic Society staff and board were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our friend Nancy Wotkyns of Eaton…
More Than 3,100 Volunteers Unite to Collect 44 Tons of Waste in Global Ocean Cleanup
From June 8-17, 2023, Oceanic Society joined forces with organizations worldwide to take on the vital task of cleaning up…
Harnessing Tourism for Thresher Shark Conservation in Alor, Indonesia
Pelagic thresher sharks (Alopias pelagicus) are an elusive, globally endangered species known for long, whip-like tails that they use to…
Impacting Communities & Oceans: Expedition Impact Fund Supports Cleanup Campaign
From June 8–17, 2023, thousands of people and more than 50 organizations will join together worldwide to clean beaches and…
5 SENS CEO Divya Gugnani Talks Sustainability and Supporting Oceanic Society’s Global Ocean Cleanup
We are pleased to introduce you to one of our generous presenting sponsors for the 2023 Global Ocean Cleanup —…
2nd Annual Global Ocean Cleanup Unites Organizations, Artists, and Brands to Fight Ocean Pollution Worldwide
More than 50 organizations and thousands of volunteers will team up to participate in the 2023 Global Ocean Cleanup from…
Exhilarating Encounter with Bigg’s Killer Whales During Recent Whale Watching Trip
On Sunday, May 7th, we had an exhilarating encounter with a large group of about 20 transient, or Bigg’s, killer…
New Short Film Showcases Critter Scholars Program
We are delighted to share a new short film about our Critter Scholars Program that includes highlights from our 2022…
2023 State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report Published
We are happy to announce the publication of the 2023 State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report. SWOT Report—The State…
What Made the UN High Seas Treaty Possible? An Expert Q&A
On March 5, 2023, United Nations (UN) delegates from nearly 200 nations reached a historic agreement to protect marine biodiversity…
New Book Explores Work by Oceanic Society Artist in Nature
For more than a decade, Oceanic Society has been collaborating with artist and Georgia State University professor, Pamela Longobardi. Pam…
Announcing Our Newest Nature Travel Catalog
We are delighted to announce the publication of the 2023–2024 Oceanic Society Expeditions Catalog, which is now available online and…
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