Ocean Geographic - OG76 Update & Cover Voting
Here is a sneak preview of a selection of covers for the OG Third Pole edition. We appreciate your VOTE.
Also last days to enter OGPICOTY 2026. Don't miss out.
Dear Fellow Associates and Members,
We have exciting news to share!
In our forthcoming edition of Ocean Geographic, we present a special focus on one of the most important yet overlooked regions on our planet. To the best of our knowledge, we may be the first ocean magazine ever to feature this remarkable region.
Often called the Third Pole, the Water Tower of Asia, and the Roof of the World, the vast Tibetan Plateau holds the largest reserves of freshwater outside the polar regions. Eight of the world’s great rivers originate here, sustaining more than two billion people across Asia before ultimately flowing into the Pacific and Indian Oceans. What happens upstream inevitably affects everything downstream.
Today, the Third Pole is beginning to fail.
Despite its profound importance as a global climate engine and the lifeline of billions, this region has received remarkably little mainstream media attention. While I have travelled to the plateau twice in recent months, it is through our collaboration with legendary explorer Wong How Mun — whom I often describe as the Indiana Jones of the Tibetan Plateau — that we are able to present this special Third Pole edition to you. Over the past five decades, How Mun has led groundbreaking expeditions across the plateau and was named one of TIME Magazine’s 25 Asian Heroes.
We are confident you will find this edition particularly compelling.
Another milestone worth celebrating: on 5 February, the photographs, artworks, and short films from our Bears, Ice, Glaciers Arctic Climate Expedition (BIG ACE) premiered at the opening of Melting Ice, Sinking Cities II: The Arctic Impact at the CDL Green Gallery, Singapore Botanic Gardens.
The exhibition runs until the end of July.
If you are in Singapore, we warmly invite you to visit. Otherwise, you can experience the exhibition virtually here: https://tinyurl.com/BIGACEEXSG
ANIMA HAI 海魂 — The Remains of Our World Coral Reefs Expeditions
Priority applications are now open: apply now at https://ogsociety.org/news-and-events/expeditions.html
Most of our 2026 expeditions are nearly full, but a few opportunities remain: Awesome Azores Expedition 2026 — two remaining spots with a €1,000 discount, plus an upgraded adventure. Check at https://ogsociety.org/news-and-events/expeditions/383-azores-2026.html
Wallace Line Crossing Expedition 2026 — 5 places remaining. This journey explores where the Asian and Australasian realms collide in one of the planet’s most spectacular marine intersections.
Wonders of Japan Safari 2026 — only 2 places remaining. For enquiries of remaining spots – email expeditions@ogsociety.org
Our team will be in Singapore for ADEX (Asian Dive Expo), 10–12 April, where we hope to launch “Remains of the Arctic”, a new fine-art production featuring powerful imagery from the BIG ACE expedition.
We hope to see many of you there.
Thank you once again for your continued support of Ocean Geographic as we continue making waves of change — together.
We look forward to catching up soon.
With deepest gratitude and resolve,
Ocean Geographic Team
Expeditions 2026
- Arctic Below Water Expedition — Svalbard
2–10 June — FULL - The Wallacea Crossing Expedition — 5 spots remain
10–21 August
From Palu (Sulawesi) to Maratua, Kakaban, Derawan & Sangalaki
A rare crossing where the Asian and Australasian realms collide. - Awesome Azores — 2 spots remain
6–16 July — Azores - Wonders of Japan Safari — 2 spots remain
27 July–5 August
Expeditions 2027
- Central to South Atoll, Maldives — March (ANIMA HAI)
- Southern Red Sea — August — 22 spots
- Cenderawasih Bay to Raja Ampat — August — 16 spots
- Halmahera, Morotai to Raja Ampat — December — 12 spots
Important Reminder for Expedition Members
Please ensure your DAN coverage is up to date before dive travel. We also strongly recommend reviewing DAN’s “Return to Diving Safely” guide — assess your health and fitness, refresh skills, and complete a full equipment check if you have been out of the water for some time.
Michael AW
Founder / CEO
OceanNEnvironment Ltd : Ocean Geographic
ogsociety.org
Visit the premiere of Antarctic Climate Exhibition - https://chio.space/virtual-tour/cdl-green-gallery-2023/entrance-to-exhibition
