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
Blue Whales and Hammerheads in the Coral Triangle
As the 130-foot schooner El Aleph plied the waters between the outer and inner arcs of the Maluku islands, Benjamin…
Puerto Rican Coral Reefs Recover With Help From Local Scientists, and You!
In January, a group of local marine scientists entered the waters at the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve in Rincón, Puerto…
The Undiscovered Jewel: Guyana Expedition Report
I have lived in Ecuador, South America for 32 years and have travelled the continent extensively. One destination that retains…
8 Spectacular Species to Look for on a Trip to Borneo
The third largest island in the world, Borneo is home to a spectacular diversity of wildlife both on land and…
Conservation Meets Luxury in Raja Ampat and the Banda Sea
As we stepped off the El Aleph, it was hard to believe that in just 12-days we had experienced in-water…
Half Moon Bay Gray Whale Watch Sightings: April 22, 2017
Over the past few weeks there have been large groups of humpback whales feeding in Half Moon Bay. It now appears that…
Half Moon Bay Gray Whale Watching Update: March 2018
In the course of the gray whale migration off the coast of California, there are 2 distinct legs of the…
Snorkeling in Fiji: Trip Report
Naturalist Roger Harris shared with us the following detailed trip report and photos from an Oceanic Society Fiji snorkeling expedition…
Snorkeling the Banda Sea and Raja Ampat – Expedition Report
Naturalist Keoki Stender shared with us the following detailed trip report and his breathtaking images from a recent Oceanic Society…
Half Moon Bay Gray Whale Watch Sightings: January 14, 2017
On Saturday, January 14, 2017, Oceanic Society welcomed fellow ocean conservationists from the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and Greater Farallones Association on our gray…
Half Moon Bay Gray Whale Watch Sightings: January 7th, 2018
As we boarded the Salty Lady on Sunday afternoon, Captain Jared Davis informed us there had been 3 gray whales…
A Tongan Treat: 2017 Tonga Expedition Report
After two days, 6,000 miles, two flight schedule changes, and two aborted landings, I have arrived in the idyllic island…
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