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
Whale Watching in Baja: The Complete Guide
Baja California is one of the best places on earth for whale watching. The region is famous for its ‘friendly’…
What is the Best Time to Visit Galapagos? An Expert Guide
The Galápagos Islands are on every nature traveler’s bucket list due to the many unique species found there, and the…
Saving Sea Turtles: Cindy and Bosley’s Volunteer Adventure to Trinidad
“I saw hope, personified,” said Cindy Wright, describing the journey she recently took with her husband, Bosley, to Trinidad as…
Costa Rica Rainforest Animals: Experience the Osa Peninsula
In spite of its small size (roughly that of West Virginia or Denmark), Costa Rica is home to nearly half…
Sea Turtle Tourism Offers Opportunity to Observe and Interact While Having a Positive Impact
What is it about sea turtles that captivates our attention and compels us to witness them up close? Maybe we…
The Best Caribbean Snorkeling Destinations to Avoid the Crowds
Although the Caribbean may be known for all-inclusive resorts and massive cruise ships, with just a bit of guidance it…
Snorkeling in Fiji: The Complete Guide
Fiji may be best known as a honeymoon getaway thanks to its stunning beaches and high-end resorts, but hidden beneath…
5 Volunteer Abroad Programs That Support Ocean Conservation
Have you ever wanted to travel and give back to the environment at the same time? Are you interested in…
Where to Swim with Whales and Whale Sharks
There may be no more humbling reminder of our place in nature than to swim with whales or whale sharks,…
Exploring the Remote Corners of the Coral Triangle with Planet Deep
For many years, Oceanic Society has partnered with the marine conservation non-profit, Planet Deep, to design unique “conservation travel” expeditions…
Whale Watchers Treated to Rare Sperm Whale Sighting Near Farallon Islands
On September 2, 2023, passengers, naturalists, and crew on our Farallon Islands whale watching trip out of San Francisco were…
From Carnage to Conservation: The Inspiring Story of Suzan Lakhan-Baptiste and Nature Seekers
In the rural village of Matura, located on the southernmost Caribbean island of Trinidad, an extraordinary woman named Suzan Lakhan-Baptiste…
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