Tips, Guides, and Inspiration for Nature Travelers
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Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: August 26, 2017
On this foggy August morning, our boat full of ocean enthusiasts headed out under the Golden Gate. The fog was…
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: August 13th, 2017
[IMAGE] Our Farallon Islands whale watching trip on August 13 trip kicked off just around the corner from our Crissy field pickup…
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: July 2017
In July, our Farallon Islands whale watchers spotted 177 individual humpback whales, 14 blue whales and 8 gray whales over the course of…
6 Reasons Why The Reefs of Palau are a ‘Must Snorkel’
The tiny island nation of Palau has made big headlines in recent years for its radical commitments to ocean conservation.…
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: May 20, 2017
Upon departure from the dock on our May 20th Farallon Islands whale watching trip, our captain spotted a lone humpback whale deep inside…
Log from the Sea of Cortez and Laguna San Ignacio
I am pleased to share the following log from an Oceanic Society expedition to Baja California, Mexico’s San Ignacio Lagoon…
Stunning Photos from Snorkeling Expedition Showcase Palau’s Amazing Reefs
In November 2016, a group of Oceanic Society travelers joined naturalist Keoki Stender for a week-long snorkeling trip in Palau,…
Half Moon Bay Gray Whale Watch Sightings: March 11, 2017
Traveling south out of Pillar Point Harbor, our March 11th whale watch trip began under blue skies. We spent the first 45…
Half Moon Bay Gray Whale Watch Sightings: March 4, 2017
Saturday, March 4th’s gray whale watching trip departed under scattered clouds and light rain. Fortunately, the rain only lasted five minutes. As…
The Coral Triangle Paradox: Astonishing Footage from our recent Bali to Komodo Expedition
“It’s really breaking my heart because my daughter just started diving, I worry that in couple years she won’t see…
Snorkeling in Honduras’ Bay Islands: Expedition Report
In November 2016 I led a weeklong Oceanic Society snorkeling expedition to the Bay Islands of Honduras. Once again, we…
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: November 11, 2016
Warm sunshine surrounded us as we departed San Francisco Bay. Passengers enjoyed crisp views of the Golden Gate Bridge as…
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