In 2008 Ocean Alliance acquired the historic Tarr and Wonson Paint Manufactory in Gloucester, MA with a generous grant from the Annenberg Foundation. Please help us restore these buildings and transform them into an ocean research and education center.

In the late 60’s Roger Payne with associate Scott McVay discovered that whales sing songs. These recording have now left our solar system as part of the payload of the Voyager I and II spacecraft!

Kerr receives honorary doctorate from University of Southern Maine (USM) in recognition of his efforts over the last 20 years to support rigorous scientific research that not only creates new knowledge but improves the public’s understanding of our environment and the need to conserve it.

A 9-minute Video that speaks to who Ocean Alliance is and what we do, along with spectacular footage of whales.

Data from the longest ongoing study of any great whale is a huge asset to the scientific community.

The research vessel Odyssey has undergone an extensive refit. All major systems have been replaced or up graded and a state of the art laboratory has been built in the aft cabin. She is ready for her next expedition.