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.

A Partner in Conservation Earns Top Honors: Turneffe Flats Wins Caribbean’s Premier Sustainable Tourism Award

By Hunter Rimmer | May 8, 2026

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news from one of Oceanic Society’s long-term partners in Belize. Turneffe Flats was recently awarded the Excellence in Sustainable…

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pelagic thresher shark

Harnessing Tourism for Thresher Shark Conservation in Alor, Indonesia

June 30, 2023

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

June 13, 2023

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

June 9, 2023

We are pleased to introduce you to one of our generous presenting sponsors for the 2023 Global Ocean Cleanup —…

2023 Global Ocean Cleanup

2nd Annual Global Ocean Cleanup Unites Organizations, Artists, and Brands to Fight Ocean Pollution Worldwide

June 8, 2023

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

May 26, 2023

On Sunday, May 7th, we had an exhilarating encounter with a large group of about 20 transient, or Bigg’s, killer…

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New Short Film Showcases Critter Scholars Program

April 7, 2023

We are delighted to share a new short film about our Critter Scholars Program that includes highlights from our 2022…

leatherback turtle eating pyrosome

2023 State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report Published

March 31, 2023

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

March 14, 2023

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

February 28, 2023

For more than a decade, Oceanic Society has been collaborating with artist and Georgia State University professor, Pamela Longobardi. Pam…

Aerial view of Raja Ampat Indonesia

Announcing Our Newest Nature Travel Catalog

January 30, 2023

We are delighted to announce the publication of the 2023–2024 Oceanic Society Expeditions Catalog, which is now available online and…

Symbolic Albatross Adoptions are the Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift for the Love of Your Life

January 28, 2023

Did you know that albatross pairs mate for life, and that in order to raise a chick to fledging that…

Aerial view of Raja Ampat Indonesia

Our 2022 Year In Review

December 30, 2022

With 2022 coming to an end, we want to thank all of our donors, travelers, and partners for helping us…

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