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.

How to Plan a Volunteer Beach Cleanup: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Hunter Rimmer | April 7, 2026

Beach cleanups are an effective and accessible way for people and communities to get involved in supporting healthier oceans. By removing waste from coasts and…

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…

The Ocean Lover’s Guide to At-Home Exploration (Part 1: What to Watch)

March 30, 2020

The Oceanic Society team has been doing our part by staying home. If you’re like us, you are probably experiencing…

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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