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How to Plan a Volunteer Beach Cleanup: A Step-by-Step Guide - 7 April 2026
New Year, Lasting Impact: Estate Planning for the Ocean You Love - 22 January 2026
Coral Bleaching Awareness Month: Why Our Oceans Need Us Now - 18 November 2025
15 Eco-Friendly Gifts for Ocean Lovers [2025 Guide] - 28 October 2025
Make-A-Will Month: Leave a Legacy for the Ocean - 26 August 2025
9 Powerful Ways to Help the Ocean this World Oceans Day - 30 May 2025
5 Seafood Myths You Can Stop Believing - 14 January 2025
How Chemicals in Household Products Impact Our Oceans & What You Can Do - 30 August 2024
Meet Plaine Products: A Personal Care Company on a Mission to Reduce Plastic Waste - 16 April 2024
7 Do’s & Don’ts for Choosing Sustainable Seafood - 1 December 2023
Sustainable and Eco-friendly Gift Guide for the Holidays - 22 November 2023
Tips for Choosing a Turtle Safe Flashlight - 18 October 2023
Meet Koala Eco: The Cleaning and Household Supply Company Connecting People to Nature - 27 September 2023
Reef Safe Sunscreen: Our Guide to Ocean-Friendly Sun Protection - 5 April 2023
What Can I Do About Climate Change? Your Questions Answered. - 28 March 2023
7 Solutions To Ocean Plastic Pollution - 24 February 2023
Coral Reefs and Climate Change: What to Know and What to Do - 2 February 2023
13 Ocean-Friendly Travel Products and Tips - 28 January 2022
What Is Sustainable Seafood and How Do I Choose it? Your Top Questions Answered - 13 August 2021
5 Ways to Celebrate World Oceans Day - 8 June 2021
Guide to Ocean-Friendly Gifts and Wrapping - 16 November 2020
How Our Blue Habits Community is Taking Action for Plastic Pollution - 19 October 2020
Join Oceanic Society in the Plastic Free July Challenge - 21 July 2020
The Ocean Lover’s Guide to At-Home Exploration (Part 2: What to Do) - 13 April 2020
The Ocean Lover’s Guide to At-Home Exploration (Part 1: What to Watch) - 30 March 2020
Award-Winning Film Explores Sea Turtle Bycatch & Sustainable Seafood in Trinidad - 12 August 2019
BlueHabits.org: A New Online Community Dedicated to Ocean-friendly Living - 30 June 2019
5 Takeaways from Be.Hive: A conference on behavior change for climate change - 29 March 2019
Reduce Plastic Pollution with ‘One Less Straw’ - 31 August 2016

COVID-19

Update Regarding COVID-19 and Oceanic Society Expeditions - 28 June 2022
Field Notes Webinar: Travel is on the Horizon Q&A - 1 March 2021
Travel is on the Horizon: Looking Forward to Trips in 2021 - 22 January 2021
Prepare for Takeoff: Flying Safely During COVID-19 - 6 July 2020
The Ocean Lover’s Guide to At-Home Exploration (Part 2: What to Do) - 13 April 2020
The Ocean Lover’s Guide to At-Home Exploration (Part 1: What to Watch) - 30 March 2020

Field Notes

After 30 Years, Oceanic Society Encounters Baird’s Beaked Whales in the Farallones - 19 May 2026
From the Field: Guiding Safaris and Protecting Kenya’s Wildlife and Coasts - 22 February 2026
From the Field: Guiding Whales and Future Conservationists with Chris Biertuempfel - 20 January 2026
A Rare Encounter with Solo Killer Whale CA212A Near the Farallon Islands - 12 December 2025
From the Field: Q&A with Oceanic Society Guide Ernesto on Exploring Nicaragua - 10 September 2025
Field Notes: Close Encounters With Humpback Whales Near the Farallon Islands - 11 July 2025
From the Field: Q&A with Oceanic Society Naturalist Ray on the Wild Beauty of Palau - 9 July 2025
Field Notes Webinar: Travel is on the Horizon Q&A - 1 March 2021
Field Notes: The State of the World’s Sea Turtles with Roderic Mast - 7 December 2020
Field Notes: Using Drones for Marine Mammal Conservation - 2 November 2020
Field Notes: Farallon Islands with Peter Winch - 28 July 2020
Field Notes: Coral Reefs with Dr. Michelle Paddack - 9 July 2020

Holidays

An Ocean-friendly Gift Guide for the Holidays - 12 December 2024
Symbolic Albatross Adoptions are the Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift for the Love of Your Life - 28 January 2023
5 Ways to Celebrate World Oceans Day - 8 June 2021
Holiday Gifts for Healthy Oceans - 18 November 2020
Guide to Ocean-Friendly Gifts and Wrapping - 16 November 2020
Celebrate Pacific Leatherback Conservation Day In CA - 15 October 2013

News Announcements

14 Countries. One Mission. Meet the 2026 Global Ocean Cleanup Partners - 13 May 2026
The Humpback Whale Named Parker Kelly: How an NHL Star’s Honeymoon Started a Conservation Wave - 11 May 2026
A Partner in Conservation Earns Top Honors: Turneffe Flats Wins Caribbean’s Premier Sustainable Tourism Award - 8 May 2026
Welcoming Koala Eco Co-Founder, Jessica Bragdon, to the Oceanic Society Advisory Council - 4 May 2026
Three Decades of Conservation Travel on Belize’s Barrier Reef - 29 April 2026
Oceanic Society Announces Expedition Impact Program Grant Recipients for 2026 - 3 April 2026
How Team BEACH Is Changing Human Behavior to Protect Sea Turtles - 27 March 2026
2026 State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report Published - 18 March 2026
The Long Road of Green Sea Turtle Recovery - 3 March 2026
How Conservation Travel Is Helping Protect Fiji’s Coral Reefs - 19 February 2026
New Research Illuminates How Culture and Belief Shape Sea Turtle Use in Indonesia - 29 January 2026
21 Grants Awarded to Sea Turtle Conservation Projects Worldwide (2025-26) - 26 January 2026
Create a Legacy for the Ocean This October - 23 October 2025
Global Conservation Efforts Lift Green Turtle from Endangered Status - 15 October 2025
Introducing Oceanic Society’s Advisory Council - 25 August 2025
Meet The 20 Global Sea Turtle Projects to Receive Grants This Year - 3 February 2025
Our 2025-2026 Expeditions Catalog is Here - 30 January 2025
Name a Sea Turtle: Make a Lasting Impact for Conservation - 11 December 2024
Oceanic Society Naturalist Film to Screen at SF Short Film Fest - 30 September 2024
Oceanic Society President Nominated for Prestigious Indianapolis Prize - 10 September 2024
Global Ocean Cleanup Nets 78,477 Pounds of Waste - 29 July 2024
Oceanic Society Receives Highest Recognitions for Management, Transparency, and Impact - 13 June 2024
Making Waves: Oceanic Society’s Annual Report Highlights a Year of Impact - 28 September 2023
Nancy Wotkyns (1942-2023) Legacy Gift Honors Oceanic Society and Global Sea Turtle Conservation - 18 August 2023
More Than 3,100 Volunteers Unite to Collect 44 Tons of Waste in Global Ocean Cleanup - 20 July 2023
5 SENS CEO Divya Gugnani Talks Sustainability and Supporting Oceanic Society’s Global Ocean Cleanup - 9 June 2023
2nd Annual Global Ocean Cleanup Unites Organizations, Artists, and Brands to Fight Ocean Pollution Worldwide - 8 June 2023
Exhilarating Encounter with Bigg’s Killer Whales During Recent Whale Watching Trip - 26 May 2023
What Made the UN High Seas Treaty Possible? An Expert Q&A - 14 March 2023
New Book Explores Work by Oceanic Society Artist in Nature - 28 February 2023
Announcing Our Newest Nature Travel Catalog - 30 January 2023
Symbolic Albatross Adoptions are the Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift for the Love of Your Life - 28 January 2023
Oceanic Society President Honored With Eleanor Fletcher Lifetime Achievement Award - 28 October 2022
Global Ocean Cleanup Brings Together Organizations, Artists, and Brands to Fight Ocean Pollution - 12 September 2022
Beloved Whale, Fran, Dies from Ship Strike in California - 31 August 2022
Oceanic Society Launches Traveler Plastic Pollution Offset Program - 27 July 2022
Sighting of Rare Leucistic Killer Whale at the Farallon Islands - 29 June 2022
Update Regarding COVID-19 and Oceanic Society Expeditions - 28 June 2022
2022 State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report Published - 17 June 2022
New Film Features Oceanic Society’s Belize Travel Experiences - 27 May 2022
Oceanic Society Featured in Earth Day Campaign - 21 April 2022
UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Under Development - 28 February 2022
2022 Farallon Islands Whale Watching Season Announced - 23 February 2022
Palau Trip Report – November 2021 - 7 February 2022
Remembering Naturalist Izzy Szczepaniak (1950-2021) - 7 January 2022
Oceanic Society’s 2021 Year In Review - 21 December 2021
New Community Offers the Chance to Win a Trip to Belize and More - 17 November 2021
It’s A Great Time to Donate Stock to Charity - 22 October 2021
Oceanic Society and Seiko Partner to Support Sea Turtle Conservation - 19 October 2021
Groundbreaking Survey of the World’s Reefs Reveals the Extent of the Coral Reef Crisis - 8 October 2021
Oceanic Society and Planet Oat Partner to Build Awareness for Ocean Conservation - 31 August 2021
2021 State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report Published - 17 June 2021
5 Ways to Celebrate World Oceans Day - 8 June 2021
Eat Noodles and Support Ocean Conservation this Earth Day - 20 April 2021
Field Notes Webinar: Travel is on the Horizon Q&A - 1 March 2021
12 Grants Awarded to Sea Turtle Conservation Projects Worldwide - 26 January 2021
Travel is on the Horizon: Looking Forward to Trips in 2021 - 22 January 2021
Oceanic Society’s Year 2020 In Review - 11 December 2020
Holiday Gifts for Healthy Oceans - 18 November 2020
Expeditions Impact Fund Grantee Michael Mwang’ombe Making Waves in Kenya - 18 September 2020
Blue Habits Phase 2 Wrap-Up: Driving Behavior Change Through Nature Travel - 20 August 2020
Prepare for Takeoff: Flying Safely During COVID-19 - 6 July 2020
Introducing Oceanic Society’s New Membership Program - 26 May 2020
The Ocean Lover’s Guide to At-Home Exploration (Part 2: What to Do) - 13 April 2020
The Ocean Lover’s Guide to At-Home Exploration (Part 1: What to Watch) - 30 March 2020
2020 State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report Released - 17 March 2020
New Film Explores Coral Reefs & Climate Change Impacts - 4 February 2020
14 Grants Awarded for Sea Turtle Conservation Programs Worldwide - 2 February 2020
By Land and Sea: Our Ridge to Reef Expeditions Include the Best of Both Worlds - 13 January 2020
Oceanic Society’s Belize Land Now Under Permanent Protection - 6 January 2020
Celebrating 2019 and 50 Years of Oceanic Society - 16 December 2019
Oceanic Society’s 2020-2021 Expeditions Catalog is Here - 3 December 2019
How Oceanic Society Expeditions Supported Ocean Conservation in 2018-2019 - 22 November 2019
¡Vamos a Cuba! It's Still Possible to Join a Cuba Expedition in 2020 - 13 November 2019
Award-Winning Film Explores Sea Turtle Bycatch & Sustainable Seafood in Trinidad - 12 August 2019
Oceanic Society Beach Clean-Up Helps Build Community Connections - 23 July 2019
BlueHabits.org: A New Online Community Dedicated to Ocean-friendly Living - 30 June 2019
5 Takeaways from Be.Hive: A conference on behavior change for climate change - 29 March 2019
Oceanic Society and SC Johnson Partner to Drive Public Engagement on Ocean Conservation - 6 March 2019
How Your Travel Dollars Supported Conservation in 2017-2018 - 20 February 2019
2019 State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report Released - 19 February 2019
Oceanic Society President Wins Prestigious Award for Volunteerism - 14 February 2019
6 Grants Awarded for Community-Based Sea Turtle Conservation - 12 February 2019
Tackling Ocean-Friendly Behavior Through Design-Thinking - 9 November 2018
Presenting ‘Body of Water’: An Exhibition Expedition - 8 November 2018
Join Oceanic Society and SodaStream in Fighting Ocean Plastic Pollution - 3 September 2018
Harnessing Traveler Behavior for Ocean Conservation - 10 July 2018
Scenes from the First March for the Ocean - 13 June 2018
Planning Expedition Report: Blue Revolution Activated! New Update - 23 May 2018
Oceanic Society Awarded First-ever Booking Cares Fund Grant - 7 May 2018
2018 State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report Published - 30 April 2018
States of Matter: The 6th International Marine Debris Conference - 20 March 2018
Remembering Captain Roger Thomas - 3 January 2018
How Your Travel Dollars Supported Conservation in 2016-2017 - 19 December 2017
Albatross Adoption Helps Tackle Ocean Trash in Tacoma - 14 June 2017
Whales of Guerrero Season 4 Results - 31 May 2017
New State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report Released - 3 May 2017
Krisztina Dekany Art: Raising Awareness Through Beauty - 11 April 2017
Unforgettable Expeditions for Summer and Fall - 7 April 2017
Going Beyond Ocean Awareness: Blue Habits (part 2/2) - 12 January 2017
7 Grants Awarded for Sea Turtle Conservation Worldwide - 20 December 2016
How Your Travel Dollars Supported Conservation in 2015-2016 - 14 December 2016
Season 4 is Underway, Andale! - 23 November 2016
Photographing Whales for Science - 12 September 2016
Whaley Whaley Good Story - 9 September 2016
Going Beyond Ocean Awareness: Blue Habits (part 1/2) - 30 August 2016
Hawaii’s Papahānaumokuākea to Become the World’s Largest Marine Protected Area - 12 August 2016
Oceanic Society Joins 1% for the Planet - 15 July 2016
Getting Rid of Ghost Nets in the Indian Ocean - 1 June 2016
The Whales of Guerrero Research Project's Question of the Year - 25 May 2016
Entangled Whale Rescued Near Monterey - 4 May 2016
Video Notes on Dolphin Behavior - 8 April 2016
The Case of the Missing Whale and Other Stories - 28 February 2016
Wisdom, the 65 Year Old Wonder on Midway Atoll - 5 February 2016
Pantanal Expedition – Anticipating Jaguars! - 20 January 2016
Introducing Our Adopt An Albatross Program - 29 December 2015
Announcing Our New Expeditions Catalog - 9 December 2015
Seven Grants Awarded for Sea Turtle Conservation - 28 October 2015
2015 Belize Field Season in Review - 22 October 2015
Life and Death in Turneffe Atoll - 6 August 2015
A New Look at Plastic Pollution in Belize - 3 August 2015
Download SWOT Report, Vol. X - 1 May 2015
Manatee Expedition Named a 2015 National Geographic Tour of a Lifetime - 19 April 2015
Updates From Belize: New Staff, Drones, And More - 22 January 2015
New Publication Documents Manatee Presence at Turneffe Atoll - 6 January 2015
Overcoming Doubts And Demons in Panama - 4 August 2014
6 Amazing Cephalopod Species You Didn’t Know Existed - 24 June 2014
Update From Panama: Late Night Crisis and Plastic Turtles - 11 June 2014
On Winning In Turtle Conservation - 23 May 2014
Update from Panama: Just Keep Swimming - 20 May 2014
Support Community Conservation In Ulithi Atoll - 16 May 2014
Big News: Our First Fluke ID Matches Confirmed - 29 April 2014
Update From Panama: Visitors From Ocean Courier - 28 April 2014
Whales of Guerrero Research Project Pilot Year Wrap Up - 24 April 2014
Our Kenya Safari Is A 2014 National Geographic Tour Of A Lifetime - 10 April 2014
Download a copy of SWOT Report, Vol. 9 - 1 April 2014
Introducing The Whales Of Guerrero Project - 3 March 2014
Update From Panama: Building Our Environmental Education Efforts - 26 February 2014
Palau To Ban Commercial Fishing And Create 100% Marine Sanctuary - 6 February 2014
Update From Panama: On The Way To Becoming A Nature Reserve - 5 February 2014
Florida’s Manatee Habitats Endangered - 12 December 2013
Announcing Six Grants To Sea Turtle Conservation Projects - 18 November 2013
New Feature On Our Work In Ulithi Atoll - 4 November 2013
Update From Oceanic Society Fellow Amanda Gibson In Panama - 16 October 2013
Sustainability, Litter, Non-Biodegradable, And Other Words - 16 October 2013
Celebrate Pacific Leatherback Conservation Day In CA - 15 October 2013
Loggerhead Turtle Tagged In Belize Is Found Nesting In Mexico - 16 August 2013
Update from Panama: Getting The Women’s Vote - 8 January 2013
Turneffe Atoll Declared A Marine Reserve - 22 November 2012
Reef Management and Conservation in Ulithi Atoll - 15 September 2012

Ocean Facts

Deep Dive into the Humpback Whale’s Life Cycle and Role in Ocean Health - 28 October 2025
Global Conservation Efforts Lift Green Turtle from Endangered Status - 15 October 2025
New Video Released: Sea Turtles 101 - 16 September 2025
Iconic Animals of the Galápagos Islands - 4 September 2025
Field Notes: Close Encounters With Humpback Whales Near the Farallon Islands - 11 July 2025
Sea Turtle Conservation Is Working—But Work Remains to be Done - 17 April 2025
Great White Shark Encounter at Farallon Islands Captured on Video - 5 November 2024
11 Amazing Facts About Leatherback Sea Turtles - 21 October 2024
New Guide to the Farallon Islands Published - 3 September 2024
New Educational Video on Sea Turtles and Plastic Pollution - 8 April 2024
2024 State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report Published - 28 March 2024
11 Amazing Facts About Sea Turtles - 24 July 2023
Rescued Sea Lion Found Thriving in the Wild - 19 July 2023
Exhilarating Encounter with Bigg’s Killer Whales During Recent Whale Watching Trip - 26 May 2023
What Made the UN High Seas Treaty Possible? An Expert Q&A - 14 March 2023
Coral Reefs and Climate Change: What to Know and What to Do - 2 February 2023
The Gray Whale Migration in California and Beyond - 21 January 2023
Meet the Walking Shark - 7 July 2022
Sustainable Travel for a Changing World (New Film) - 25 January 2022
Whale Fluke Identification: A Visual Guide to Identifying Whales by Their Tails - 4 November 2021
Groundbreaking Survey of the World’s Reefs Reveals the Extent of the Coral Reef Crisis - 8 October 2021
What Is Sustainable Seafood and How Do I Choose it? Your Top Questions Answered - 13 August 2021
Field Notes: The State of the World’s Sea Turtles with Roderic Mast - 7 December 2020
Field Notes: Using Drones for Marine Mammal Conservation - 2 November 2020
Field Notes: Farallon Islands with Peter Winch - 28 July 2020
Field Notes: Coral Reefs with Dr. Michelle Paddack - 9 July 2020
New Film Explores Coral Reefs & Climate Change Impacts - 4 February 2020
Sustainable Travel in Baja California, Mexico (New Film) - 8 May 2019
Photographing Whales for Science - 12 September 2016
Video Notes on Dolphin Behavior - 8 April 2016
6 Amazing Cephalopod Species You Didn’t Know Existed - 24 June 2014

Program Updates

2026 State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report Published - 18 March 2026
New Annual Report Highlights Global Ocean Conservation Impact - 2 February 2026
Connecting Travelers and Conservation in Indonesia - 10 December 2025
A Banner Year for Sea Turtle Conservation at Oceanic Society - 3 December 2025
Our 2025 Year in Review. Thank you! - 1 December 2025
Bay Area Youth & Ocean Access: Conservation Scholars Program 2024–2025 Review - 18 November 2025
Coral Bleaching Awareness Month: Why Our Oceans Need Us Now - 18 November 2025
From California to Indonesia: International Coastal Cleanup Day 2025 Takes on Plastic Pollution - 31 October 2025
Name a Tracked Sea Turtle and Support Conservation - 7 October 2025
Team BEACH: A Global Approach to Conservation Through Behavioral Science - 28 August 2025
Farallon Islands Whale Watching Trip Wins 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award - 24 July 2025
2025 Global Ocean Cleanup: Local Champions Drive Global Ocean Impact - 24 July 2025
Seiko Prospex and Oceanic Society: 5 Years of Impactful Partnership - 6 May 2025
Sea Turtle Conservation Is Working—But Work Remains to be Done - 17 April 2025
Sea Turtle Conservation Meets Behavioral Science: Training Workshop in Ghana - 31 March 2025
Celebrating Impact: Our 2023–2024 Annual Report - 16 January 2025
Our 2024 Year in Review. Thank You! - 19 December 2024
2023-2024 Sea Turtle Grantees Share their Achievements - 30 July 2024
New Publication Redefines Sea Turtle Regional Management Units - 16 July 2024
New Educational Video on Sea Turtles and Plastic Pollution - 8 April 2024
Bringing Behavioral Science to Sea Turtle Conservation at the International Sea Turtle Symposium - 29 March 2024
2024 State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report Published - 28 March 2024
How the Circular Economy Protects Nature and Tourism Business in Coastal Kenya - 15 February 2024
19 Grants Awarded for Global Sea Turtle Conservation - 29 January 2024
Our 2023 Year in Review. Thank You! - 29 December 2023
Oceanic Society Events Empower Communities to Fight Ocean Plastic Pollution - 25 October 2023
Making Waves: Oceanic Society’s Annual Report Highlights a Year of Impact - 28 September 2023
More Than 3,100 Volunteers Unite to Collect 44 Tons of Waste in Global Ocean Cleanup - 20 July 2023
Harnessing Tourism for Thresher Shark Conservation in Alor, Indonesia - 30 June 2023
Impacting Communities & Oceans: Expedition Impact Fund Supports Cleanup Campaign - 13 June 2023
2nd Annual Global Ocean Cleanup Unites Organizations, Artists, and Brands to Fight Ocean Pollution Worldwide - 8 June 2023
New Short Film Showcases Critter Scholars Program - 7 April 2023
2023 State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report Published - 31 March 2023
Our 2022 Year In Review - 30 December 2022
Critter Scholars Program Year In Review 2022 - 21 December 2022
Community Beach Cleanup Nets 284 lbs of Trash in Ocean City, MD - 20 December 2022
Announcing 18 Grants for Sea Turtle Conservation Globally - 18 November 2022
Global Ocean Cleanup Collects 2.3 Tons of Waste in 8 Locations on Single Day - 7 October 2022
Global Ocean Cleanup Brings Together Organizations, Artists, and Brands to Fight Ocean Pollution - 12 September 2022
Tackling Microplastic Pollution at San Francisco’s Ocean Beach - 20 April 2022
Sustainable Travel for a Changing World (New Film) - 25 January 2022
19 Grants Awarded to Sea Turtle Conservation Programs Worldwide - 20 January 2022
Oceanic Society’s 2021 Year In Review - 21 December 2021
Sponsored Cruises Expand Access to Ocean Experiences in San Francisco - 20 December 2021
New Framework for Important Marine Turtle Areas Presented at the World Conservation Congress - 29 September 2021
Oceanic Society Community Events Support Pro-Ocean Action - 30 July 2021
2021 State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report Published - 17 June 2021
12 Grants Awarded to Sea Turtle Conservation Projects Worldwide - 26 January 2021
Oceanic Society’s Year 2020 In Review - 11 December 2020
Expeditions Impact Fund Grantee Michael Mwang’ombe Making Waves in Kenya - 18 September 2020
Blue Habits Phase 2 Wrap-Up: Driving Behavior Change Through Nature Travel - 20 August 2020
2020 State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report Released - 17 March 2020
New Film Explores Coral Reefs & Climate Change Impacts - 4 February 2020
14 Grants Awarded for Sea Turtle Conservation Programs Worldwide - 2 February 2020
Oceanic Society’s Belize Land Now Under Permanent Protection - 6 January 2020
How Oceanic Society Expeditions Supported Ocean Conservation in 2018-2019 - 22 November 2019
Award-Winning Film Explores Sea Turtle Bycatch & Sustainable Seafood in Trinidad - 12 August 2019
Oceanic Society Beach Clean-Up Helps Build Community Connections - 23 July 2019
BlueHabits.org: A New Online Community Dedicated to Ocean-friendly Living - 30 June 2019
Sustainable Travel in Baja California, Mexico (New Film) - 8 May 2019
5 Takeaways from Be.Hive: A conference on behavior change for climate change - 29 March 2019
Oceanic Society and SC Johnson Partner to Drive Public Engagement on Ocean Conservation - 6 March 2019
How Your Travel Dollars Supported Conservation in 2017-2018 - 20 February 2019
2019 State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report Released - 19 February 2019
6 Grants Awarded for Community-Based Sea Turtle Conservation - 12 February 2019
Tackling Ocean-Friendly Behavior Through Design-Thinking - 9 November 2018
Harnessing Traveler Behavior for Ocean Conservation - 10 July 2018
Planning Expedition Report: Blue Revolution Activated! New Update - 23 May 2018
Oceanic Society Awarded First-ever Booking Cares Fund Grant - 7 May 2018
2018 State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report Published - 30 April 2018
How Your Travel Dollars Supported Conservation in 2016-2017 - 19 December 2017
Albatross Adoption Helps Tackle Ocean Trash in Tacoma - 14 June 2017
Whales of Guerrero Season 4 Results - 31 May 2017
New State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report Released - 3 May 2017
Going Beyond Ocean Awareness: Blue Habits (part 2/2) - 12 January 2017
7 Grants Awarded for Sea Turtle Conservation Worldwide - 20 December 2016
Season 4 is Underway, Andale! - 23 November 2016
Photographing Whales for Science - 12 September 2016
Whaley Whaley Good Story - 9 September 2016
Going Beyond Ocean Awareness: Blue Habits (part 1/2) - 30 August 2016
Getting Rid of Ghost Nets in the Indian Ocean - 1 June 2016
The Whales of Guerrero Research Project's Question of the Year - 25 May 2016
Entangled Whale Rescued Near Monterey - 4 May 2016
Just Launched! The State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report, Vol. XI - 4 March 2016
The Case of the Missing Whale and Other Stories - 28 February 2016
Seven Grants Awarded for Sea Turtle Conservation - 28 October 2015
2015 Belize Field Season in Review - 22 October 2015
Life and Death in Turneffe Atoll - 6 August 2015
A New Look at Plastic Pollution in Belize - 3 August 2015
New Publication Documents Manatee Presence at Turneffe Atoll - 6 January 2015
Overcoming Doubts And Demons in Panama - 4 August 2014
Support Community Conservation In Ulithi Atoll - 16 May 2014
Big News: Our First Fluke ID Matches Confirmed - 29 April 2014
Update From Panama: Visitors From Ocean Courier - 28 April 2014
Whales of Guerrero Research Project Pilot Year Wrap Up - 24 April 2014
Download a copy of SWOT Report, Vol. 9 - 1 April 2014
Introducing The Whales Of Guerrero Project - 3 March 2014
Update From Panama: Building Our Environmental Education Efforts - 26 February 2014
Update From Panama: On The Way To Becoming A Nature Reserve - 5 February 2014
Announcing Six Grants To Sea Turtle Conservation Projects - 18 November 2013
New Feature On Our Work In Ulithi Atoll - 4 November 2013
Update From Oceanic Society Fellow Amanda Gibson In Panama - 16 October 2013
Sustainability, Litter, Non-Biodegradable, And Other Words - 16 October 2013
Loggerhead Turtle Tagged In Belize Is Found Nesting In Mexico - 16 August 2013
Update from Panama: Getting The Women’s Vote - 8 January 2013
Turneffe Atoll Declared A Marine Reserve - 22 November 2012
Reef Management and Conservation in Ulithi Atoll - 15 September 2012

Resources

How to Plan a Volunteer Beach Cleanup: A Step-by-Step Guide - 7 April 2026
New Year, Lasting Impact: Estate Planning for the Ocean You Love - 22 January 2026
Coral Bleaching Awareness Month: Why Our Oceans Need Us Now - 18 November 2025
15 Eco-Friendly Gifts for Ocean Lovers [2025 Guide] - 28 October 2025
Deep Dive into the Humpback Whale’s Life Cycle and Role in Ocean Health - 28 October 2025
Global Conservation Efforts Lift Green Turtle from Endangered Status - 15 October 2025
New Video Released: Sea Turtles 101 - 16 September 2025
Iconic Animals of the Galápagos Islands - 4 September 2025
Make-A-Will Month: Leave a Legacy for the Ocean - 26 August 2025
Field Notes: Close Encounters With Humpback Whales Near the Farallon Islands - 11 July 2025
9 Powerful Ways to Help the Ocean this World Oceans Day - 30 May 2025
Sea Turtle Conservation Is Working—But Work Remains to be Done - 17 April 2025
5 Seafood Myths You Can Stop Believing - 14 January 2025
Great White Shark Encounter at Farallon Islands Captured on Video - 5 November 2024
11 Amazing Facts About Leatherback Sea Turtles - 21 October 2024
New Guide to the Farallon Islands Published - 3 September 2024
How Chemicals in Household Products Impact Our Oceans & What You Can Do - 30 August 2024
Meet Plaine Products: A Personal Care Company on a Mission to Reduce Plastic Waste - 16 April 2024
New Educational Video on Sea Turtles and Plastic Pollution - 8 April 2024
2024 State of the World’s Sea Turtles Report Published - 28 March 2024
7 Do’s & Don’ts for Choosing Sustainable Seafood - 1 December 2023
Sustainable and Eco-friendly Gift Guide for the Holidays - 22 November 2023
Tips for Choosing a Turtle Safe Flashlight - 18 October 2023
Meet Koala Eco: The Cleaning and Household Supply Company Connecting People to Nature - 27 September 2023
11 Amazing Facts About Sea Turtles - 24 July 2023
Rescued Sea Lion Found Thriving in the Wild - 19 July 2023
Exhilarating Encounter with Bigg’s Killer Whales During Recent Whale Watching Trip - 26 May 2023
Reef Safe Sunscreen: Our Guide to Ocean-Friendly Sun Protection - 5 April 2023
What Can I Do About Climate Change? Your Questions Answered. - 28 March 2023
What Made the UN High Seas Treaty Possible? An Expert Q&A - 14 March 2023
7 Solutions To Ocean Plastic Pollution - 24 February 2023
Coral Reefs and Climate Change: What to Know and What to Do - 2 February 2023
The Gray Whale Migration in California and Beyond - 21 January 2023
Meet the Walking Shark - 7 July 2022
13 Ocean-Friendly Travel Products and Tips - 28 January 2022
Sustainable Travel for a Changing World (New Film) - 25 January 2022
Whale Fluke Identification: A Visual Guide to Identifying Whales by Their Tails - 4 November 2021
Groundbreaking Survey of the World’s Reefs Reveals the Extent of the Coral Reef Crisis - 8 October 2021
What Is Sustainable Seafood and How Do I Choose it? Your Top Questions Answered - 13 August 2021
5 Ways to Celebrate World Oceans Day - 8 June 2021
Field Notes: The State of the World’s Sea Turtles with Roderic Mast - 7 December 2020
Guide to Ocean-Friendly Gifts and Wrapping - 16 November 2020
Field Notes: Using Drones for Marine Mammal Conservation - 2 November 2020
How Our Blue Habits Community is Taking Action for Plastic Pollution - 19 October 2020
Extending Your Generosity Now and into the Future: Donating During Retirement - 31 July 2020
Field Notes: Farallon Islands with Peter Winch - 28 July 2020
Join Oceanic Society in the Plastic Free July Challenge - 21 July 2020
Field Notes: Coral Reefs with Dr. Michelle Paddack - 9 July 2020
The Ocean Lover’s Guide to At-Home Exploration (Part 2: What to Do) - 13 April 2020
The Ocean Lover’s Guide to At-Home Exploration (Part 1: What to Watch) - 30 March 2020
New Film Explores Coral Reefs & Climate Change Impacts - 4 February 2020
Award-Winning Film Explores Sea Turtle Bycatch & Sustainable Seafood in Trinidad - 12 August 2019
BlueHabits.org: A New Online Community Dedicated to Ocean-friendly Living - 30 June 2019
Sustainable Travel in Baja California, Mexico (New Film) - 8 May 2019
5 Takeaways from Be.Hive: A conference on behavior change for climate change - 29 March 2019
Photographing Whales for Science - 12 September 2016
Reduce Plastic Pollution with ‘One Less Straw’ - 31 August 2016
Video Notes on Dolphin Behavior - 8 April 2016
5 Tips for Photographing Wildlife From a Boat - 11 November 2015
6 Amazing Cephalopod Species You Didn’t Know Existed - 24 June 2014

Travel Ideas

How Passive Whale Watching Reshaped Whale Encounters in Loreto, Baja California - 17 May 2026
Am I Too Old for a Raja Ampat Liveaboard? An Honest Guide for Travelers 60+ - 7 May 2026
Three Decades of Conservation Travel on Belize’s Barrier Reef - 29 April 2026
How a Farallon Islands Encounter Reawakened Kay’s Inner Jacques Cousteau - 30 March 2026
Discover New Destinations in the 2026–2027 Expedition Catalog - 16 March 2026
Rebuilding Coral Reefs in Indonesia with the Coral Triangle Center - 10 March 2026
From the Field: Guiding Safaris and Protecting Kenya’s Wildlife and Coasts - 22 February 2026
Reflections from the Field: 2025 Through Our Eyes - 22 December 2025
A Rare Encounter with Solo Killer Whale CA212A Near the Farallon Islands - 12 December 2025
A Traveler’s View: Snorkeling with Humpbacks in Tonga - 4 December 2025
Eye-to-Eye with Apex Guardians: A Naturalist’s Dive with Fiji’s Sharks - 2 December 2025
A Day in the Life: Documenting Humpback Whales in Tonga - 10 November 2025
Endangered Species You Can Help While Traveling with Oceanic Society - 4 November 2025
Best Small-Group Nature Trips for Solo Travelers - 24 October 2025
Best Places to Travel in 2026: Top Adventures and Emerging Destinations - 8 October 2025
5 Common Snorkeling Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) - 25 September 2025
10 Tips to Capture the Best Underwater Photography - 15 September 2025
Iconic Animals of the Galápagos Islands - 4 September 2025
Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Little Corn Island, Nicaragua - 1 August 2025
What to Expect at the Great Blue Hole - 29 May 2025
Discovering Raja Ampat: A Marine Biologist’s Perspective - 28 May 2025
Why Turneffe Atoll Is Ideal for Experiencing Belize’s Abundant Wildlife - 11 April 2025
Why Swimming with Humpback Whales Is the Ultimate Wildlife Experience - 19 March 2025
Swimming with Whales in Tonga: Your Guide to Common Questions - 19 March 2025
Raja Ampat Snorkeling: Our Comprehensive Guide - 26 February 2025
Cherished Memories from a Borneo Family Tour of a Lifetime - 14 February 2025
Discover Palau’s Legendary Rock Islands - 13 February 2025
Our 2025-2026 Expeditions Catalog is Here - 30 January 2025
Best Snorkeling in the World: 9 Ocean Adventures - 18 January 2025
Solomon Islands Tourism: Explore the Marovo – Tetepare Complex - 21 November 2024
Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat: Highway for Migrating Whales and Dolphins - 17 October 2024
Snorkel Gear Guide: Tips from the Oceanic Society Team - 16 October 2024
Gray Whales of Baja California: Close Encounters with Gentle Giants - 20 September 2024
Whale Watching in Baja: The Complete Guide - 9 August 2024
What is the Best Time to Visit Galapagos? An Expert Guide - 9 August 2024
Saving Sea Turtles: Cindy and Bosley’s Volunteer Adventure to Trinidad - 19 July 2024
Costa Rica Rainforest Animals: Experience the Osa Peninsula - 14 May 2024
Sea Turtle Tourism Offers Opportunity to Observe and Interact While Having a Positive Impact - 24 April 2024
The Best Caribbean Snorkeling Destinations to Avoid the Crowds - 15 April 2024
Snorkeling in Fiji: The Complete Guide - 2 April 2024
5 Volunteer Abroad Programs That Support Ocean Conservation - 15 March 2024
Where to Swim with Whales and Whale Sharks - 2 February 2024
Announcing Our Newest Nature Travel Catalog - 30 January 2023
Underwater Adventures in Alor – Indonesia’s Hidden Jewel - 25 January 2023
Raja Ampat: Liveaboard Snorkeling Cruises in Indonesia - 1 November 2022
Palau’s Jellyfish Lake Awaits Your Visit - 1 November 2022
From Monkeys to Macaws, 15 Photos That Will Move Costa Rica to the Top of Your Travel List - 9 July 2022
New Film Features Oceanic Society’s Belize Travel Experiences - 27 May 2022
9 Reasons Why Raja Ampat Belongs on Every Nature Lover’s Bucket List - 12 May 2022
8 Species of Dolphins and Whales to See While Sailing the Banda Sea - 18 April 2022
Summer Trips for Families - 31 March 2022
Expert Guide to Seeing Whales from Santa Cruz - 30 March 2022
Palau Trip Report – November 2021 - 7 February 2022
Sustainable Travel for a Changing World (New Film) - 25 January 2022
7 Reasons to Make Belize Your Next Adventure in Nature - 19 September 2021
The Wild Out Islands of the Bahamas - 13 July 2021
7 Giant Reasons to Visit Guyana - 27 December 2020
Field Notes: Coral Reefs with Dr. Michelle Paddack - 9 July 2020
Meet Three of Panama’s Best Marine Parks - 26 August 2019
Our Most Jawesome Expeditions to Swim with Sharks - 31 July 2019
Pack Your Fins for Our New Tonga & Fiji Snorkeling Adventure - 16 July 2019
8 Spectacular Species to Look for on a Trip to Borneo - 7 June 2018
Conservation Meets Luxury in Raja Ampat and the Banda Sea - 2 May 2018
6 Reasons Why The Reefs of Palau are a ‘Must Snorkel’ - 15 June 2017
Best Snorkeling Sites Series: Palau - 19 August 2016
Hone Your Photography Skills on Expeditions to Alaska and Beyond - 4 April 2016
4 Family Vacations That Give Back - 25 March 2016
A Senegal Safari: Wildlife, Culture, and Conservation - 19 March 2016
5 Tips for Photographing Wildlife From a Boat - 11 November 2015
The Conservation Legacy Of A Volunteer Vacation - 21 March 2014

Trip Reports

5 Unforgettable Wildlife Encounters on a Baja Whale Watching Expedition - 24 March 2026
A Heart Anchored in the Turquoise Waters of Palau - 7 March 2026
12 Days Exploring Raja Ampat: An Onboard Naturalist’s Log - 13 February 2026
What Motivates a Lifetime of Travel? Susan’s Story - 27 June 2025
Surfing the Bow: Wild Encounters with Dolphins in the Solomon Islands - 11 June 2025
Discovering Raja Ampat: A Marine Biologist’s Perspective - 28 May 2025
Great White Shark Encounter at Farallon Islands Captured on Video - 5 November 2024
Exploring the Remote Corners of the Coral Triangle with Planet Deep - 8 December 2023
Whale Watchers Treated to Rare Sperm Whale Sighting Near Farallon Islands - 8 September 2023
From Carnage to Conservation: The Inspiring Story of Suzan Lakhan-Baptiste and Nature Seekers - 14 August 2023
Rescued Sea Lion Found Thriving in the Wild - 19 July 2023
Harnessing Tourism for Thresher Shark Conservation in Alor, Indonesia - 30 June 2023
Exhilarating Encounter with Bigg’s Killer Whales During Recent Whale Watching Trip - 26 May 2023
Underwater Adventures in Alor – Indonesia’s Hidden Jewel - 25 January 2023
Gray Whales and Whale Sharks in Baja California - 24 October 2022
From Monkeys to Macaws, 15 Photos That Will Move Costa Rica to the Top of Your Travel List - 9 July 2022
Sighting of Rare Leucistic Killer Whale at the Farallon Islands - 29 June 2022
Palau Trip Report – November 2021 - 7 February 2022
Killer Whale Sightings Near Farallon Islands Support Research - 6 October 2021
Oceanic Society and Planet Oat Partner to Build Awareness for Ocean Conservation - 31 August 2021
Recent Sightings – Golden Gate Whale Watch (August 2020) - 10 August 2020
2019 Farallon Islands Whale Watching Season Recap - 7 January 2020
Belize Snorkeling Expedition Report – February 2019 - 22 June 2019
Sustainable Travel in Baja California, Mexico (New Film) - 8 May 2019
Shallow-Water Wonders in Fiji, Soft Coral Capital of the World - 10 December 2018
Up Close and Personal with Tonga’s Humpback Whales - 10 December 2018
Blue Whales and Hammerheads in the Coral Triangle - 7 December 2018
Puerto Rican Coral Reefs Recover With Help From Local Scientists, and You! - 10 August 2018
The Undiscovered Jewel: Guyana Expedition Report - 3 July 2018
Conservation Meets Luxury in Raja Ampat and the Banda Sea - 2 May 2018
Half Moon Bay Gray Whale Watch Sightings: April 22, 2017 - 23 April 2018
Half Moon Bay Gray Whale Watching Update: March 2018 - 22 March 2018
Snorkeling in Fiji: Trip Report - 31 January 2018
Snorkeling the Banda Sea and Raja Ampat – Expedition Report - 18 January 2018
Half Moon Bay Gray Whale Watch Sightings: January 14, 2017 - 15 January 2018
Half Moon Bay Gray Whale Watch Sightings: January 7th, 2018 - 9 January 2018
A Tongan Treat: 2017 Tonga Expedition Report - 7 November 2017
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: August 26, 2017 - 19 September 2017
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: August 13th, 2017 - 7 September 2017
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: July 2017 - 31 August 2017
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: May 20, 2017 - 30 May 2017
Log from the Sea of Cortez and Laguna San Ignacio - 3 April 2017
Stunning Photos from Snorkeling Expedition Showcase Palau’s Amazing Reefs - 14 March 2017
Half Moon Bay Gray Whale Watch Sightings: March 11, 2017 - 12 March 2017
Half Moon Bay Gray Whale Watch Sightings: March 4, 2017 - 5 March 2017
The Coral Triangle Paradox: Astonishing Footage from our recent Bali to Komodo Expedition - 4 February 2017
Snorkeling in Honduras’ Bay Islands: Expedition Report - 5 January 2017
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: November 11, 2016 - 15 December 2016
Dragons to Debris: An Oceanic Society Expedition to Komodo - 2 November 2016
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: October 1, 2016 - 11 October 2016
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: August 13, 2016 - 15 August 2016
Southeast Alaska Cruise: Exploring coastal waters through photography - 12 August 2016
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: August 6, 2016 - 8 August 2016
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: July 29, 2016 - 3 August 2016
Exploring Cuba’s Natural Side - 20 July 2016
Gulf of the Farallones Whale Watch Sightings: July 8, 2016 - 10 July 2016
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: July 3, 2016 - 7 July 2016
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: June 25, 2016 - 20 June 2016
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: June 5, 2016 - 7 June 2016
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: May 28, 2016 - 30 May 2016
Snorkeling and Whale Watching in the Seas of Raja Ampat, Indonesia - 24 May 2016
An Unexplored Corner of the Coral Triangle: The Solomon Islands - 12 May 2016
Solomon Islands by Liveaboard: Whale Survey Report - 6 May 2016
Close Encounters With Baja’s Gray Whales - 24 March 2016
Rare all-white dolphin seen on October 25, 2015 - 27 October 2015
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: October 16 & 17, 2015 - 18 October 2015
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: October 11, 2015 - 13 October 2015
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: October 3 & 4, 2015 - 5 October 2015
Leatherback turtle entangled in fishing gear found dead off of San Francisco - 28 September 2015
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: September 26 & 27, 2015 - 28 September 2015
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: September 19 & 20, 2015 - 21 September 2015
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: September 12 & 13, 2015 - 14 September 2015
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: September 5 & 6, 2015 - 7 September 2015
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: August 29 & 30, 2015 - 4 September 2015
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: July 17, 2015 - 18 July 2015
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: June 20 & 21, 2015 - 22 June 2015
Bringing Awareness To Plastic Pollution In Indonesia - 6 June 2015
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: May 30 and 31, 2015 - 1 June 2015
How An Oceanic Society Expedition Supports Whale Conservation in Raja Ampat - 15 May 2015
Half Moon Bay Gray Whale Watch Sightings: April 2015 - 1 May 2015
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: November 2014 - 30 November 2014
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: October 2014 - 31 October 2014
Manatee Workshop Emphasizes The Big Picture: Manatees’ Ecosystem & Conservation - 25 August 2014
What Global Warming Looks Like: Observations From The Arctic - 7 June 2014
Farallon Islands Whale Watching Season Off To An Exciting Start - 3 June 2014
Farallon Islands Whale Watch Sightings: August 2014 - 30 April 2014
Dolphins At The Bow: A Day On The Water With Our Dolphin Researchers - 9 April 2014
Visiting Micronesia’s Best Kept Secret - 13 March 2014
Interning with Oceanic Society’s Bottlenose Dolphin Project in Belize - 25 April 0204

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