The Oceanic Society is a nonprofit marine conservation organization. Founded in 1969, our mission is to protect wildlife and the marine environment through conservation-based field research and environmental education.
Effective environmentalism is reliant on scientific data.
The Society initiates and funds research projects in the U.S. and around the world, the results which make a compelling case for ecosystem conservation. We provide the general public with unique environmental education opportunities to join Oceanic Society scientists on conservation-based field research expeditions around the world. Volunteers of all ages and background receive training and assist researchers in hands-on collection of field data on marine wildlife and other aquatic species. The public can also learn about the marine environment by participating in the society's expert-led natural history expeditions worldwide. In addition, our outreach programs include internships for students, teacher workshops, and courses in environmental monitoring for field personnel working in remote areas of the world.