Deep Dive into the Humpback Whale’s Life Cycle and Role in Ocean Health

By Rosie Jeffrey | October 28, 2025

Across the world’s oceans, few creatures capture the human imagination quite like the humpback whale. Known for their acrobatic breaches, mesmerizing songs, and migrations that span entire ocean basins, humpback…

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New Video Released: Sea Turtles 101

By Ashleigh Bandimere | September 16, 2025

We are excited to share a new educational video all about sea turtles, their biology, life cycle, and the efforts to protect them. This short film is the second episode…

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Whale Watching in Baja: The Complete Guide

By Zach Theiler | August 9, 2024

Baja California is one of the best places on earth for whale watching. The region is famous for its ‘friendly’ gray whales, which actively seek human interaction, a behavior unique…

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Travel Inspiration

Humpback whale breaching just meters in front of a small boat in Tonga during an Oceanic Society expedition

A Day in the Life: Documenting Humpback Whales in Tonga

By Chris Biertuempfel | November 10, 2025

What an extraordinary week in the turquoise waters of Vava’u, Tonga! Our Oceanic Society group dove headfirst into an unforgettable…

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Endangered Species You Can Help While Traveling with Oceanic Society

By Zach Theiler | November 4, 2025

Imagine standing on a moonlit beach as a leatherback sea turtle lays her eggs, or watching a gray whale mother…

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Solo travelers pose together on an Oceanic Society expedition in Belize, smiling and enjoying the experience as a group.

Best Small-Group Nature Trips for Solo Travelers

By Zach Theiler | October 24, 2025

Why Solo Travelers Benefit from Joining Group Trips Ask a solo traveler why they explore the world on their own,…

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News & Updates

Travelers walking along a shaded beach path, carrying trash bags and picking up litter.

From California to Indonesia: International Coastal Cleanup Day 2025 Takes on Plastic Pollution

By Lindsay Mosher | October 31, 2025

On September 20th, two groups of Oceanic Society community members on opposite sides of the globe joined forces in the…

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aerial photo of southern right whale mother and calf

Create a Legacy for the Ocean This October

By Rosie Jeffrey | October 23, 2025

Each October, National Estate Planning Awareness Month reminds us to plan wisely for the future, both for the people we…

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green sea turtle resting on coral reef

Global Conservation Efforts Lift Green Turtle from Endangered Status

By Brian Hutchinson | October 15, 2025

Given our longstanding commitment to global sea turtle conservation, we are especially pleased to share the news that the green…

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Ocean Facts

Deep Dive into the Humpback Whale’s Life Cycle and Role in Ocean Health

By Rosie Jeffrey | October 28, 2025

Across the world’s oceans, few creatures capture the human imagination quite like the humpback whale. Known for their acrobatic breaches,…

Read More

New Video Released: Sea Turtles 101

By Ashleigh Bandimere | September 16, 2025

We are excited to share a new educational video all about sea turtles, their biology, life cycle, and the efforts…

Read More
Sea lion resting on a sandy beach in the Galápagos Islands, with a rocky cliff rising in the background

Iconic Animals of the Galápagos Islands

By Zach Theiler | September 4, 2025

Few places on Earth hold such legendary status among wildlife lovers as the Galápagos Islands. This remote volcanic archipelago, located…

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Sustainable Living

Sunset on a beach with palm trees and a glowing Christmas tree decorated with lights, creating a festive, tropical holiday scene.

15 Eco-Friendly Gifts for Ocean Lovers [2025 Guide]

By Paige Kauffman | October 28, 2025

This holiday SEAson, the team at Oceanic Society curated a list of our favorite eco-friendly products and experiences that celebrate…

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a snorkeler swims alongside a whale shark in blue water

Make-A-Will Month: Leave a Legacy for the Ocean

By Rosie Jeffrey | August 26, 2025

Each August, Make-A-Will Month reminds us to take an important and empowering step: putting our wishes in writing. Creating a…

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coral reef in American Samoa

9 Powerful Ways to Help the Ocean this World Oceans Day

By Brian Hutchinson | May 30, 2025

Our ocean sustains life on Earth—it feeds us, gives us half the oxygen we breathe, regulates our climate, and supports…

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