wildlife watching at breakfast

From the Field: Q&A with Oceanic Society Guide Ernesto on Exploring Nicaragua

September 10, 2025

From the Field: Q&A with Oceanic Society Guide Ernesto on Exploring Nicaragua Why Naturalists Matter Immersive travel experiences can reshape…

Sea lion resting on a sandy beach in the Galápagos Islands, with a rocky cliff rising in the background

Iconic Animals of the Galápagos Islands

September 4, 2025

Few places on Earth hold such legendary status among wildlife lovers as the Galápagos Islands.  This remote volcanic archipelago, located…

Blue waters of Little Corn Island, Nicaragua

Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Little Corn Island, Nicaragua

August 1, 2025

One of the Caribbean’s Best-Kept Secrets Nestled in a quiet corner of the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Nicaragua,…

Field Notes: Close Encounters With Humpback Whales Near the Farallon Islands

July 11, 2025

Since our 2025 Farallon Islands whale watching season began in early April, we’ve experienced one remarkable day after another off…

travelers pose on a boat in Palau

From the Field: Q&A with Oceanic Society Naturalist Ray on the Wild Beauty of Palau

July 9, 2025

Why Naturalists Matter At the heart of every Oceanic Society expedition is a naturalist — a guide who brings the…

traveler visiting young children at Solomon Island school

What Motivates a Lifetime of Travel? Susan’s Story

June 27, 2025

A Spark in the Solomon Islands 35 years ago, Susan Forster watched a group of canoes approach her dive boat…

Spinner dolphin leaping out of water

Surfing the Bow: Wild Encounters with Dolphins in the Solomon Islands

June 11, 2025

The vessel, named the Bilikiki, the “big canoe” in the local Pidjin, has been gliding through the seas of the…

Belize's Great Blue Hole

What to Expect at the Great Blue Hole

May 29, 2025

If the sky is clear, as it often is in Belize, the first thing you will see is an arc…

Discovering Raja Ampat: A Marine Biologist’s Perspective

May 28, 2025

For the past three years, I’ve been incredibly fortunate to co-lead Oceanic Society trips to one of the top destinations…

Palm trees and beach on Turneffe Atoll

Why Turneffe Atoll Is Ideal for Experiencing Belize’s Abundant Wildlife

April 11, 2025

Acres of seagrass span out from the mangrove-clad islands of Belize’s Turneffe Atoll, a coral-formed atoll in the heart of…

Why Swimming with Humpback Whales Is the Ultimate Wildlife Experience

March 19, 2025

The boat departs at daybreak from the sandy banks of ‘Utangake, an island within the Vava’u region in the northeastern…

Swimming with Whales in Tonga: Your Guide to Common Questions

March 19, 2025

The Kingdom of Tonga, located in the heart of the South Pacific, has become a premier destination for eco-conscious travelers…