For years, every Oceanic Society expedition has done more than show you the wonders of the ocean. Each trip has directly funded vital conservation work, and that commitment has always been at the core of our travel philosophy. This year, thanks to you, we reached a milestone: nearly $1 million generated for ocean conservation through our nature expeditions. We led 115 educational expeditions across the world, forging relationships with 2,283 travelers. Together, we removed 44 tons of trash from

As 2025 comes to a close, Oceanic Society celebrates a year of measurable progress in ocean conservation, made possible through the generosity and vision of our donors, travelers, and partners. With your help, we generated nearly $1 million for ocean conservation, reduced plastic pollution, advanced sea turtle conservation efforts worldwide, and helped more Bay Area youth connect with nature. These accomplishments reflect real improvements in the health of wildlife and communities worldwide. You

For many young people growing up around the San Francisco Bay, the ocean is a distant idea—something they learn about in class, see on posters, or hear tourists talk about but rarely experience firsthand. Access to the coast remains uneven across the region, particularly for students from low-income communities. This means that even here, next to one of the world’s most extraordinary marine ecosystems, countless young people rarely get the chance to experience it firsthand. The Conservation Scho

7-Day Fight Plastic Pollution Challenge - Oceanic Society