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

Field Notes: Using Drones for Marine Mammal Conservation

November 2, 2020

We are pleased to share with you a recording of our most recent Field Notes webinar, ‘Using Drones for Marine…

Recent Sightings – Golden Gate Whale Watch (August 2020)

August 10, 2020

We’ve had excellent sightings on all of our Golden Gate Premium Whale Watch Cruises in summer 2020. Following are some…

Field Notes: Farallon Islands with Peter Winch

July 28, 2020

We are pleased to share with you a recording of our most recent Field Notes webinar, ‘The Ecological Importance of…

Field Notes: Coral Reefs with Dr. Michelle Paddack

July 9, 2020

We are pleased to share with you a recording of our inaugural Field Notes webinar, ‘The Beauty of Diversity in…

2019 Farallon Islands Whale Watching Season Recap

January 7, 2020

It started with a splash: May 5, 2019 On just the second trip of our 2019 Farallon Islands whale watching…

Meet Three of Panama’s Best Marine Parks

August 26, 2019

A narrow isthmus between the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea and home to more than 30 marine protected areas, Panama…

Our Most Jawesome Expeditions to Swim with Sharks

July 31, 2019

“Sharks are beautiful animals, and if you’re lucky enough to see lots of them, that means that you’re in a…

​Pack Your Fins for Our New Tonga & Fiji Snorkeling Adventure

July 16, 2019

Our newest trip combines two of the best ocean destinations in the South Pacific. This spectacular snorkeling adventure begins in…

​Belize Snorkeling Expedition Report – February 2019

June 22, 2019

I was thrilled to escape the cold winter temperatures to lead Oceanic Society’s Belize: Snorkeling and Coral Reef Ecology Expedition…

Sustainable Travel in Baja California, Mexico (New Film)

May 8, 2019

As part of Oceanic Society’s Five for 50 campaign, we traveled to Baja California, Mexico for the second of five…

Shallow-Water Wonders in Fiji, Soft Coral Capital of the World

December 10, 2018

Naturalist Roger Harris shared with us the following detailed trip report and photos from an Oceanic Society Fiji snorkeling trip…

Up Close and Personal with Tonga’s Humpback Whales

December 10, 2018

Each day that we traversed the maze of small islands that make up the Vava’u group in northern Tonga, it…

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