Tips, Resources, and Ideas for Ocean-Friendly Living

Discover practical tips and inspiring stories to help you live more sustainably and have a positive impact on ocean health. From reducing plastic waste to making responsible consumer choices, these articles show how everyday actions can add up to a healthier planet.

Turning Secondhand Shopping Into Ocean Action: Q&A with Thrift Store Founder, Katie Lusky

By Rosie Jeffrey | September 1, 2026

Every year, Americans send more than 11 million tons of textiles to landfills — clothing, shoes, and household goods that could easily have been reused. …

Guide to Ocean-Friendly Gifts and Wrapping

November 16, 2020

Give bigger this holiday season with gifts that give back! With these awesome ocean-friendly gifts, there’s something for everyone on…

How Our Blue Habits Community is Taking Action for Plastic Pollution

October 19, 2020

Through our Blue Habits program, we aim to not only motivate ocean-friendly behaviors, but also to foster a growing community…

Join Oceanic Society in the Plastic Free July Challenge

July 21, 2020

The Plastic Free July challenge is happening now, and there are still many opportunities for you to join in and…

The Ocean Lover’s Guide to At-Home Exploration (Part 2: What to Do)

April 13, 2020

To help our fellow ocean lovers survive—and hopefully even enjoy—this period of staying at home, we are rounding up some…

Best Ocean Documentaries & Docuseries to Watch

March 30, 2020

The ocean covers more than 70% of our planet and is home to an incredible diversity of life, landscapes, and…

Award-Winning Film Explores Sea Turtle Bycatch & Sustainable Seafood in Trinidad

August 12, 2019

We are thrilled to share the third episode of our award-winning Blue Habits film series, a five part docu-series that…

​BlueHabits.org: A New Online Community Dedicated to Ocean-friendly Living

June 30, 2019

When asked the question, “Do you want to live a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly lifestyle?” people will overwhelmingly answer, “Yes.”…

5 Takeaways from Be.Hive: A conference on behavior change for climate change

March 29, 2019

On Tuesday March 19, members of Oceanic Society’s team joined nearly 400 other participants at the BE.Hive: Climate Change Needs…

Reduce Plastic Pollution with ‘One Less Straw’

August 31, 2016

Did you know that in the U.S. alone we are using an estimated 500,000,000 plastic straws every single day? That…

Celebrate Pacific Leatherback Conservation Day In CA

October 15, 2013

Today marks the inaugural observance of Pacific Leatherback Conservation Day in California. The annual celebration was created by the State…

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