Tips, Guides, and Inspiration for Nature Travelers
Whether you are planning a trip, looking to discover your next destination, seeking gear advice, or want to learn more about how to travel sustainably, we've got you covered. Explore our collection of stories, guides, and reflections that showcase the wonder of the ocean and the transformative power of travel with purpose
Family of Orcas Spotted Hunting Off San Francisco’s Coast
September 5 began like any other Saturday aboard Oceanic Society’s Farallon Islands whale watching trip. We departed from San Francisco…
Swim With Manatees and Celebrate the 2027 Florida Manatee Festival
Every winter, hundreds of manatees gather in the warm, spring-fed waters of Crystal River, Florida, earning this small Gulf Coast…
473 Species and Counting on a Family Journey Through Costa Rica
For many travelers, a wildlife trip to Costa Rica might be measured in toucans, monkeys, sloths, perhaps a tapir if…
Halmahera Snorkeling Guide: Where to Snorkel, What You’ll See & More
Hidden in the heart of Indonesia’s Coral Triangle, Halmahera shares many of the same extraordinary ecosystems that make nearby Raja…
Snorkeling in Nature’s Aquarium: Watch Palau’s Reef Life Come to Life
The moment Palau comes into view from the air, the water changes color in front of you. Shades of turquoise…
Sulawesi Snorkeling Guide: Best Sites, Wildlife & Reefs
If Raja Ampat is the crown jewel of the Coral Triangle, Sulawesi is the doorway to it. Shaped like a…
Traveler Vlog: Snorkeling Belize’s Great Blue Hole & Turneffe Atoll
There’s something special about seeing an expedition through the eyes of a fellow traveler. If you’ve ever wondered what a…
Palau, Through the Eyes of Its Adopted Child
On a late night in February 2024, Udi Bornovski sat at a table at the Barracuda, a popular restaurant at…
Beyond Palau: Why Yap Deserves a Spot on Your Micronesia Itinerary
Most travelers who fly to Palau for our snorkeling expedition have never heard of Yap, the small Micronesian state sitting…
Is It Ethical to Touch Gray Whales in Baja California Sur?
Each winter, something remarkable happens along the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico. After one of the longest migrations…
Witnessing Trinidad’s Leatherback Turtle Spectacle: 70 Encounters in Eight Days
Over eight days in May 2026, our group traveled to Trinidad’s northeast coast for one of the most immersive conservation…
An Hour in Nature: A Color Walk in Costa Rica
I’ve made a habit of starting my mornings outside. Most days, that looks like walking my dog before the neighborhood…
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