{"id":18279,"date":"2021-11-11T05:46:03","date_gmt":"2021-11-11T05:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oceana.org\/?page_id=18279"},"modified":"2025-05-01T12:03:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T16:03:44","slug":"our-expeditions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oceana.org\/our-expeditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Expeditions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"d5a2e4ff1f09f2b6090c36e00909f844\" data-bg=\"https:\/\/oceana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/05\/expeditions-banner2.png\"><div class=\"tb-container-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"tb-heading has-text-color\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"0065525c46d007177ced6161133a911b\" data-last-update=\"1.4\">Oceana&#8217;s Expeditions<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"84451cfe5afd8ca66a698af39f254542\"><div class=\"tb-container-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid tb-grid\" data-toolset-blocks-grid=\"3d9c399fe625e1b972f817a0680229f6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column tb-grid-column tb-grid-align-top\" data-toolset-blocks-grid-column=\"3034fbe886c11054e95b46b09d3e4112\">\n<h2 class=\"tb-heading\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"a1a6f72bc347bab6524b84fc49e21a42\" data-last-update=\"1.4\">Expeditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oceana\u2019s on-the-water expeditions bring to life the essential underwater areas we seek to protect. We document unique habitats and \u2013 using photos, video, and scientific data gathered on our expedition \u2013 collaborate with local communities and allies to persuade policymakers to protect these exceptional places.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2005, Oceana has led more than 60 expeditions and conducted thousands of ocean surveys across the <a href=\"https:\/\/usa.oceana.org\/our-expeditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">United States<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/europe.oceana.org\/expeditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">European Union<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/protectoceans.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canada<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/chile.oceana.org\/nuestro-trabajo\/nuestras-expediciones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chile<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mx.oceana.org\/expediciones\/proyecto-alacranes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mexico<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/belize.oceana.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Belize<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ph.oceana.org\/expeditions\/panaon-island-expedition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Philippines<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/brasil.oceana.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brazil<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/peru.oceana.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peru<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.oceana.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the United Kingdom<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Below are a few of our more recent expeditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column tb-grid-column tb-grid-align-top\" data-toolset-blocks-grid-column=\"3034fbe886c11054e95b46b09d3e4112\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"66a9664149195bc99eb6993b1f2f5c3e\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe title=\"Oceana&#039;s Expeditions\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f2c-jn_SH1s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"1e0600f0dbae22b91ff9cc33439e4705\"><div class=\"tb-container-inner\">\n<h1 class=\"tb-heading\" data-toolset-blocks-heading=\"ed31152e2b87f091d5def9e36e31438c\" data-last-update=\"1.4\">EXPLORE OCEANA\u2019S RECENT EXPEDITIONS<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-container tb-container\" data-toolset-blocks-container=\"5fd1012e293d6807a407e00bf174bb81\"><div class=\"tb-container-inner\"><div class=\"n2_clear\"><ss3-force-full-width data-overflow-x=\"body\" data-horizontal-selector=\"body\"><div class=\"n2-section-smartslider fitvidsignore  n2_clear\" data-ssid=\"5\"><div id=\"n2-ss-5-align\" class=\"n2-ss-align\"><div class=\"n2-padding\"><div id=\"n2-ss-5\" data-creator=\"Smart Slider 3\" data-responsive=\"fullwidth\" class=\"n2-ss-slider n2-ow n2-has-hover n2notransition  \">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"n2-ss-slider-wrapper-inside\">\r\n        <div class=\"n2-ss-slider-1 n2_ss__touch_element n2-ow\">\r\n            <div class=\"n2-ss-slider-2 n2-ow\">\r\n                                                <div class=\"n2-ss-slider-3 n2-ow\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"n2-ss-slide-backgrounds n2-ow-all\"><div class=\"n2-ss-slide-background\" data-public-id=\"1\" 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src=\"\/\/oceana.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/06\/Expeditions_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"skip-lazy\" data-skip-lazy=\"1\"><\/picture><\/div><div data-color=\"RGBA(0,0,0,1)\" style=\"background-color: RGBA(0,0,0,1);\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-color\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div class=\"n2-ss-slider-4 n2-ow\">\r\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1200 520\" data-related-device=\"desktopPortrait\" class=\"n2-ow n2-ss-preserve-size n2-ss-preserve-size--slider n2-ss-slide-limiter\"><\/svg><div data-first=\"1\" data-slide-duration=\"0\" data-id=\"14\" data-slide-public-id=\"1\" data-title=\"bajos\/alacranes\" class=\"n2-ss-slide n2-ow  n2-ss-slide-14\"><div role=\"note\" class=\"n2-ss-slide--focus\" tabindex=\"-1\">bajos\/alacranes<\/div><div class=\"n2-ss-layers-container n2-ss-slide-limiter n2-ow\"><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-t9qhfADNzYJD\" data-sstype=\"slide\" data-pm=\"default\"><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-qq5LBapZyuPw\" data-pm=\"default\" data-sstype=\"content\" data-hasbackground=\"0\"><div class=\"n2-ss-section-main-content n2-ss-layer-with-background n2-ss-layer-content n2-ow n-uc-qq5LBapZyuPw-inner\"><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-TA8GOrA0IvSJ\" data-pm=\"normal\" data-sstype=\"layer\"><h1 id=\"n2-ss-5item1\" class=\"n2-font-37a944997b1e523e4f4e3954507d7906-hover n2-style-b0eb591498834a1e131eda9c9265d3d2-heading   n2-ss-item-content n2-ss-text n2-ow\" style=\"display:block;\"> ALACRANES REEF AND BAJOS DEL NORTE <\/h1><\/div><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-lrRhde5ZWg00\" data-pm=\"normal\" data-sstype=\"layer\"><div class=\"n2-ss-item-content n2-ss-text n2-ow-all\"><div class=\"\"><p class=\"n2-font-2c25a176f3dccf2ab03880929ab850d9-paragraph  n2-style-a98d633dbba309581ed1894c3aa402c4-heading  \">The Alacranes and Bajos del Norte reefs in Yucatan are home to sea turtles, whales, sharks, dolphins, and commercially important species like lobster and grouper. Oceana and expedition partner Blancpain joined a team of scientists to assess the condition and health of these reefs and to document the vibrant marine life. Using the data and information obtained during the expedition, Oceana campaigned &#8211; and won &#8211; necessary protections to ensure the conservation of these unique ecosystems, which are threatened by the growth of tourism, overfishing, and pollution.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-TCJZqHgq6dAG n2-ss-layer--auto\" data-pm=\"normal\" data-sstype=\"layer\"><div class=\"n2-ss-button-container n2-ss-item-content n2-ow n2-font-0b0434fd6d54cfb436cb69dcffed44aa-link  n2-ss-nowrap n2-ss-button-container--non-full-width\"><a class=\"n2-style-698a2177951fe49722b1be04580820c4-heading  n2-ow \" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mx.oceana.org\/expediciones\/proyecto-alacranes\/#recorrido-virtual\"><div><div>Take a Virtual Tour<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-slide-duration=\"0\" data-id=\"15\" data-slide-public-id=\"2\" data-title=\"PISAGUA\" class=\"n2-ss-slide n2-ow  n2-ss-slide-15\"><div role=\"note\" class=\"n2-ss-slide--focus\" tabindex=\"-1\">PISAGUA<\/div><div class=\"n2-ss-layers-container n2-ss-slide-limiter n2-ow\"><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-LWSSWBQeXiuf\" data-sstype=\"slide\" data-pm=\"default\"><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-SyWGIEsZy0bp\" data-pm=\"default\" data-sstype=\"content\" data-hasbackground=\"0\"><div class=\"n2-ss-section-main-content n2-ss-layer-with-background n2-ss-layer-content n2-ow n-uc-SyWGIEsZy0bp-inner\"><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-sY3Zjd8l5JDi\" data-pm=\"normal\" data-sstype=\"layer\"><h1 id=\"n2-ss-5item4\" class=\"n2-font-37a944997b1e523e4f4e3954507d7906-hover n2-style-b0eb591498834a1e131eda9c9265d3d2-heading   n2-ss-item-content n2-ss-text n2-ow\" style=\"display:block;\">PISAGUA SEA <\/h1><\/div><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-fv6gxCIHpMXj\" data-pm=\"normal\" data-sstype=\"layer\"><div class=\"n2-ss-item-content n2-ss-text n2-ow-all\"><div class=\"\"><p class=\"n2-font-2c25a176f3dccf2ab03880929ab850d9-paragraph  n2-style-a98d633dbba309581ed1894c3aa402c4-heading  \">Little was known about Pisagua until Oceana and the Universidad Arturo Prat conducted four expeditions to the area in recent years. Located in the Tarapac\u00e1 region in northern Chile, Oceana found rich biodiversity, including an abundance of krill, prawns, and macroalgae forests. Larger animals like fish, mammals, and birds reproduce in this region, and Chile\u2019s most important commercial fish \u2013 anchovies \u2013 release their eggs here. Oceana\u2019s findings, and the support of its allies including artisanal fishers, were instrumental in making Pisagua a marine protected area in 2023. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-mJEwTouAtE7L n2-ss-layer--auto\" data-pm=\"normal\" data-sstype=\"layer\"><div class=\"n2-ss-button-container n2-ss-item-content n2-ow n2-font-3f0f9d89d28bc7dd7e94bfcaf117a674-link  n2-ss-nowrap n2-ss-button-container--non-full-width\"><a class=\"n2-style-698a2177951fe49722b1be04580820c4-heading  n2-ow \" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/chilebajoelmar.oceana.org\/expediciones\/pisagua\/\"><div><div>Explore Pisagua<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-slide-duration=\"0\" data-id=\"16\" data-slide-public-id=\"3\" data-title=\"30x30\" class=\"n2-ss-slide n2-ow  n2-ss-slide-16\"><div role=\"note\" class=\"n2-ss-slide--focus\" tabindex=\"-1\">30&#215;30<\/div><div class=\"n2-ss-layers-container n2-ss-slide-limiter n2-ow\"><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-ZNyMBpLKK01Q\" data-sstype=\"slide\" data-pm=\"default\"><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-XWOsqvmBaKdd\" data-pm=\"default\" data-sstype=\"content\" data-hasbackground=\"0\"><div class=\"n2-ss-section-main-content n2-ss-layer-with-background n2-ss-layer-content n2-ow n-uc-XWOsqvmBaKdd-inner\"><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-SNKFmckmX0EE\" data-pm=\"normal\" data-sstype=\"layer\"><h1 id=\"n2-ss-5item7\" class=\"n2-font-37a944997b1e523e4f4e3954507d7906-hover n2-style-b0eb591498834a1e131eda9c9265d3d2-heading   n2-ss-item-content n2-ss-text n2-ow\" style=\"display:block;\">PANAON ISLAND<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-OLYzNQS590vJ\" data-pm=\"normal\" data-sstype=\"layer\"><div class=\"n2-ss-item-content n2-ss-text n2-ow-all\"><div class=\"\"><p class=\"n2-font-2c25a176f3dccf2ab03880929ab850d9-paragraph  n2-style-a98d633dbba309581ed1894c3aa402c4-heading  \">    Oceana explored the coral-rich waters surrounding Panaon Island in the Philippines. During the 21-day expedition, Oceana found that more than half of the coral reefs surrounding the island were in very good condition. Fish populations in the area were found to be diverse and abundant, as were seagrass and mangroves. While these reefs are thriving now, they face many risks that jeopardize their future. During the expedition, scientists found evidence of illegal and destructive fishing, plastic pollution, and unbalanced tourism growth. These threats, along with intensifying impacts of climate change, are why Oceana is campaigning for a national marine protected area for the reefs and marine ecosystems surrounding Panaon Island. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-WitQEo6onPVs n2-ss-layer--auto\" data-pm=\"normal\" data-sstype=\"layer\"><div class=\"n2-ss-button-container n2-ss-item-content n2-ow n2-font-3f0f9d89d28bc7dd7e94bfcaf117a674-link  n2-ss-nowrap n2-ss-button-container--non-full-width\"><a class=\"n2-style-698a2177951fe49722b1be04580820c4-heading  n2-ow \" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ph.oceana.org\/our-campaigns\/panahon-ng-panaon\/#take-action\"><div><div>Explore a Virtual Gallery<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-slide-duration=\"0\" data-id=\"17\" data-slide-public-id=\"4\" data-title=\"Canada seamounts\" class=\"n2-ss-slide n2-ow  n2-ss-slide-17\"><div role=\"note\" class=\"n2-ss-slide--focus\" tabindex=\"-1\">Canada seamounts<\/div><div class=\"n2-ss-layers-container n2-ss-slide-limiter n2-ow\"><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-M4gpANELvvbq\" data-sstype=\"slide\" data-pm=\"default\"><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-fHJUhaZas7JT\" data-pm=\"default\" data-sstype=\"content\" data-hasbackground=\"0\"><div class=\"n2-ss-section-main-content n2-ss-layer-with-background n2-ss-layer-content n2-ow n-uc-fHJUhaZas7JT-inner\"><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-oGt2lb8NE4qM\" data-pm=\"normal\" data-sstype=\"layer\"><h1 id=\"n2-ss-5item10\" class=\"n2-font-37a944997b1e523e4f4e3954507d7906-hover n2-style-b0eb591498834a1e131eda9c9265d3d2-heading   n2-ss-item-content n2-ss-text n2-ow\" style=\"display:block;\"> NORTHEAST PACIFIC SEAMOUNTS <\/h1><\/div><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-YyV1XNppGlSI\" data-pm=\"normal\" data-sstype=\"layer\"><div class=\"n2-ss-item-content n2-ss-text n2-ow-all\"><div class=\"\"><p class=\"n2-font-2c25a176f3dccf2ab03880929ab850d9-paragraph  n2-style-a98d633dbba309581ed1894c3aa402c4-heading  \">    In 2018, Oceana Canada partnered with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Haida Nation, and Ocean Networks Canada to explore Northeast Pacific Seamounts located off the west coast of Vancouver Island. This deep-sea exploration revealed centuries-old forests of red tree corals and glass sponges that provide habitat for numerous animals, including sea lilies, basket stars, octopuses, prowfish, and many long-lived rockfish. Above the seamounts, the upwelling of deep nutrient-rich water fuels the growth in planktonic life that attracts larger species such as tunas, sharks, and whales. This expedition and campaigning by Oceana, its allies, and years of hard work by Indigenous Peoples, was key to securing a new marine protected area (MPA) for these seamounts. The MPA measures over 133,000 square kilometers \u2013 four times the size of Vancouver Island. It is the largest MPA in Canada and is co-managed by the government and several First Nations. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-3AmnwfrwOffR n2-ss-layer--auto\" data-pm=\"normal\" data-sstype=\"layer\"><div class=\"n2-ss-button-container n2-ss-item-content n2-ow n2-font-0b0434fd6d54cfb436cb69dcffed44aa-link  n2-ss-nowrap n2-ss-button-container--non-full-width\"><a class=\"n2-style-698a2177951fe49722b1be04580820c4-heading  n2-ow \" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/protectoceans.ca\/expeditions\/northeast\/\"><div><div>Explore Seamounts<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-slide-duration=\"0\" data-id=\"18\" data-slide-public-id=\"5\" data-title=\"Expeditions_3\" class=\"n2-ss-slide n2-ow  n2-ss-slide-18\"><div role=\"note\" class=\"n2-ss-slide--focus\" tabindex=\"-1\">Expeditions_3<\/div><div class=\"n2-ss-layers-container n2-ss-slide-limiter n2-ow\"><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-K247aN2ievLL\" data-sstype=\"slide\" data-pm=\"default\"><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-5na5nh8M2PWV\" data-pm=\"default\" data-sstype=\"content\" data-hasbackground=\"0\"><div class=\"n2-ss-section-main-content n2-ss-layer-with-background n2-ss-layer-content n2-ow n-uc-5na5nh8M2PWV-inner\"><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-tRWyubaErRp3\" data-pm=\"normal\" data-sstype=\"layer\"><div class=\"n2-ss-item-content n2-ss-text n2-ow-all\"><div class=\"\"><p class=\"n2-font-a991fc27d82fd635f4010af2c51ce102-paragraph  n2-style-f8293b450b12ef15d5c4ff97a617a3e3-heading  \">Since Oceana\u2019s maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea in 2005, we have led more than 60 expeditions and conducted thousands of ocean surveys.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"n2-ss-slider-controls n2-ss-slider-controls-absolute-center-bottom\"><div style=\"--widget-offset:10px;\" class=\"n2-ss-widget n2-ss-control-bullet n2-ow-all n2-ss-control-bullet-horizontal\"><div class=\" nextend-bullet-bar n2-bar-justify-content-center\"><div class=\"n2-bullet n2-style-a220d36ec2bfa778981d6e33b46d584e-dot \" style=\"visibility:hidden;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><ss3-loader><\/ss3-loader><\/div><\/div><div class=\"n2_clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/ss3-force-full-width><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":18259,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"people-partner-role":[],"people-partner-type":[],"animal-encyclopedia-category":[],"conservation-status":[],"oceana-event":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-18279","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"infinite-scroll-item"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.1 (Yoast SEO v26.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Ocean Expeditions | Oceana<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Oceana\u2019s ocean expeditions bring to life the essential underwater areas we seek to protect. 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