Oceanic Society

1 month ago | oceanicsociety.org | Zach Theiler |College Dublin

Acres of seagrass span out from the mangrove-clad islands of Belize’s Turneffe Atoll, a coral-formed atoll in the heart of the Mesoamerican Reef—the second largest barrier reef in the world. Just off of one such island, snorkelers drift above a prairie-like bed of seagrass searching for seahorses and other shy critters, when the boat captain lets out an excited shout. He points to a line of silt spread across the surface of the otherwise clear water.

1 month ago | oceanicsociety.org | Zach Theiler |College Dublin

The boat departs at daybreak from the sandy banks of ‘Utangake, an island within the Vava’u region in the northeastern corner of the Kingdom of Tonga. Though these picturesque islands are ringed by stunning reefs, the boat, filled with eager tourists clad in snorkeling masks and wetsuits, heads further offshore where the swells gently rise, along with a palpable sense of anticipation.

2 months ago | oceanicsociety.org | Brian Hutchinson

We are delighted to announce the publication of the 2025–2026 Oceanic Society Expeditions Catalog, now available online and in print. The catalog showcases dozens of incredible nature travel experiences across destinations worldwide. Each trip has been designed and selected by Oceanic Society’s travel experts to provide unforgettable nature experiences that support ocean conservation.

Dec 29, 2023 | oceanicsociety.org | Brian Hutchinson

As we approach the close of 2023, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our dedicated donors, enthusiastic travelers, and invaluable partners who have helped advance our work to deepen the connections between people and nature to build a more oceanic society. Your support enabled us to achieve remarkable milestones in 2023.