Oceans Magazine was founded by Jack C. Reynolds and originally published by Trident Publishers, Inc. of San Diego, CA in January 1969.[14] In the editorial of "Oceans" Magazine Volume 1, Number 1, publisher Jack Reynolds wrote, ″To effect a better world, it is our responsibility to educate ourselves in all facets of living, to be creative in philosophy, exploring, enterprise and leisure. On these premises, I launch Oceans Magazine.″ Oceanic Society took over the publication in 1974, publishing at first five, then six issues a year until April 1989 when publication ceased after the release of Volume 22, Number 1.