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.

Six New Leatherbacks Are Now Live on Our Tracking Platform (And You Can Name One)

By Ashleigh Bandimere | June 2, 2026

We’re excited to announce that six newly tagged leatherbacks are now live on our satellite-tracking platform. Some turtles have already been named, while others are…

2022 State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report Published

June 17, 2022

We are delighted to announce the publication of SWOT Report—The State of the World’s Sea Turtles, vol. XVII, now available…

New Film Features Oceanic Society’s Belize Travel Experiences

May 27, 2022

We are pleased to share a new film released today by filmmaker Sam Potter that features the unique travel experiences…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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