From the Field: Q&A with Oceanic Society Guide Ernesto on Exploring Nicaragua
From the Field: Q&A with Oceanic Society Guide Ernesto on Exploring Nicaragua Why Naturalists Matter Immersive travel experiences can reshape…
Iconic Animals of the Galápagos Islands
Few places on Earth hold such legendary status among wildlife lovers as the Galápagos Islands. This remote volcanic archipelago, located…
Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Little Corn Island, Nicaragua
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
Since our 2025 Farallon Islands whale watching season began in early April, we’ve experienced one remarkable day after another off…
From the Field: Q&A with Oceanic Society Naturalist Ray on the Wild Beauty of Palau
Why Naturalists Matter At the heart of every Oceanic Society expedition is a naturalist — a guide who brings the…
What Motivates a Lifetime of Travel? Susan’s Story
A Spark in the Solomon Islands 35 years ago, Susan Forster watched a group of canoes approach her dive boat…
Surfing the Bow: Wild Encounters with Dolphins in the Solomon Islands
The vessel, named the Bilikiki, the “big canoe” in the local Pidjin, has been gliding through the seas of the…
What to Expect at the Great Blue Hole
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
For the past three years, I’ve been incredibly fortunate to co-lead Oceanic Society trips to one of the top destinations…
Why Turneffe Atoll Is Ideal for Experiencing Belize’s Abundant Wildlife
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
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
The Kingdom of Tonga, located in the heart of the South Pacific, has become a premier destination for eco-conscious travelers…