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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Oceanic Society Featured in Earth Day Campaign

April 21, 2022

We are pleased to share that Oceanic Society is among four nonprofit organizations featured in a new campaign from Planet…

Tackling Microplastic Pollution at San Francisco’s Ocean Beach

April 20, 2022

On Sunday, March 27 a group of twelve Oceanic Society community members gathered to clean-up a section of Ocean Beach…

plastic pollution and sea turtle

UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Under Development

February 28, 2022

Update: On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, 175 nations formally agreed to begin writing a UN plastic treaty to fight plastic…

whale watching near Farallon Islands

2022 Farallon Islands Whale Watching Season Announced

February 23, 2022

We are delighted to announce that our 2022 Farallon Islands whale watching season will begin on Saturday, April 2nd and…

Palau Trip Report – November 2021

February 7, 2022

Palau: Snorkeling the Rock Islands November 2021 trip report by Pei Lee, Oceanic Society Conservation Travel Program Coordinator & Ray…

the belize expedition team

Sustainable Travel for a Changing World (New Film)

January 25, 2022

The start of the year 2022 brings with it the opportunity to take a fresh look at our lives and…

sea turtle rescue

19 Grants Awarded to Sea Turtle Conservation Programs Worldwide

January 20, 2022

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

Izzy Szczepaniak

Remembering Naturalist Izzy Szczepaniak (1950-2021)

January 7, 2022

As we ease into the year 2022, it is with great sorrow that we recount the loss of our dear…

Komodo clownfish

Oceanic Society’s 2021 Year In Review

December 21, 2021

As 2021 comes to a close, we want to thank you for supporting Oceanic Society and our mission to improve…

sponsored educational bay cruise

Sponsored Cruises Expand Access to Ocean Experiences in San Francisco

December 20, 2021

After more than 50 years of leading whale watching tours from San Francisco, we know that such first-hand ocean experiences…

caribbean snorkeling tours

New Community Offers the Chance to Win a Trip to Belize and More

November 17, 2021

We are excited to be partnering with our friends at Mostly Green on the launch of their new community focused…

It’s A Great Time to Donate Stock to Charity

October 22, 2021

With the recent appreciation in the stock market, now would be a great time to consider making a charitable donation…

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