Oceanic Society, founded in 1969, is America’s oldest ocean conservation nonprofit. For over 55 years, our naturalist-led expeditions have helped deepen the connection between travelers and the ocean, giving them a direct role in protecting marine ecosystems. Our small-group trips include snorkeling, liveaboard adventures, wildlife eco-tours, and hands-on ocean conservation.
volunteer trips Marine Conservation Volunteer Trips – Oceanic Society, from monitoring leatherback sea turtle nesting in Trinidad to surveying sharks and coral reefs in Palau. Every trip directly supports ocean conservation by funding plastic pollution cleanup, coral reef restoration, and local conservation projects in the destinations we visit.