Marine (Organizations)

Marine Sites:

Scripps Institution of Oceanography Home Page Scripps Institution of Oceanography Home Page: Scripps Institution of Oceanography today is world renowned for its preeminence in scientific disciplines relating to biology, physics, chemistry, climatology, earth science, environment, geosciences, and geophysics. (Marine) http://sio.ucsd.edu/ Center for Coastal Studies Center for Coastal Studies: A private non-profit organization for research, conservation, and education in the coastal and marine environments. (Marine) http://www.coastalstudies.org/ Australian Marine Conservation Society Australian Marine Conservation Society: Non-profit, non-government organization that has a unique role in promoting the study and conservation of all aquatic life. (Marine) http://www.amcs.org.au/ Acoustic Thermometry of Ocean Climate: Marine Mammal Issues Acoustic Thermometry of Ocean Climate: Marine Mammal Issues: ATOC is an international program involving 11 institutions in seven nations to provide data on global climate change. This report details possible impacts of the study on marine mammal populations. (Marine) http://www.cnie.org/nle/mar-2.html Australian Institute of Marine Science Australian Institute of Marine Science: Conducts research on sustainable use and protection of the marine environment. (Marine) http://www.aims.gov.au/ Sea Watch Foundation Sea Watch Foundation: UK-based cetacean monitoring unit and charity organisation. (Marine) http://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk U.S. National Response Team (NRT) U.S. National Response Team (NRT): Ensures effective national preparedness and response for oil and hazardous materials spills. (Marine) http://www.nrt.org/ US Coast Guard Marine Safety and Environmental Protection US Coast Guard Marine Safety and Environmental Protection: The USCG is responsible for responding to all oil spills at sea, as well as creating regulations to prevent those spills. This page provides useful information for mariners as well as those interested in oil or hazardous material spills. (Marine) http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/gmhome.htm Coral Reef and Marine Conservation - Reefnet.org Coral Reef and Marine Conservation - Reefnet.org: An internet information service designed to increase the understanding of coral reef ecosystems world wide. (Marine) http://www.reefnet.org/ International Ocean Institute Home Page International Ocean Institute Home Page: Non Governmental group devoted to studying and preserving the world's oceans. (Marine) http://is.dal.ca/~ioihfx/ Grand Manan Whale and Seabird Research Station Grand Manan Whale and Seabird Research Station: Dedicated to research and education to promote conservation of marine ecosystems. Offers programs designed to educate, discover new facts, develop alternatives and to make a difference. Located in New Brunswick, Canada. (Marine) http://www.gmwsrs.org/ The National Association of Marine Laboratories The National Association of Marine Laboratories: provide information on the rich environmental mosaic of coastal habitats where land meets sea. (Marine) http://hermes.mbl.edu/labs/NAML/ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Conducts environmental research. (Marine) http://www.noaa.gov/ International Marine Mammal Association International Marine Mammal Association: Dedicated to the conservation of marine mammals and their habitats worldwide, through research and education. (Marine) http://www.imma.org/index.html Ocean Spirits are dedicated to Education, Monitoring and Conservation of the Marine Environment Ocean Spirits are dedicated to Education, Monitoring and Conservation of the Marine Environment: Ocean Spirits in Grenada, West Indies are a non profit company for the education, monitoring and conservation of the marine environment and marine life. (Marine) http://www.oceanspirits.org/ Center for Marine Science Research at UNC Wilmington Center for Marine Science Research at UNC Wilmington: Dedicated to providing an environment that fosters a multidisciplinary approach to questions in basic marine research. (Marine) http://www.uncwil.edu/cmsr/ Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative: Protecting and restoring marine resources and habitats in Washington State. (Marine) http://www.nwstraits.org Metropolitan Partnership for Energy Metropolitan Partnership for Energy: Information on alternative energy sources as well as sustainable methods. Mission, goals, directors and newsletter. (Marine) http://www.mp4e.info Atlantic Dolphin Research Cooperative (A.D.R.C.) Atlantic Dolphin Research Cooperative (A.D.R.C.): Many environmental groups in support of Dolphin research banding together. (Marine) http://members.aol.com/adrcnet/ International Institute of Fisheries, Economics and Trade (IIFET) International Institute of Fisheries, Economics and Trade (IIFET): An international group of economists, government managers, private industry members, and others interested in the exchange of research and information on marine resource issues. Find resources, publications, conference schedule, and member information. (Marine) http://oregonstate.edu/dept/IIFET/ Shark Trust Shark Trust: Non-profit organisation that campaigns for shark conservation and legislation to protect sharks from overfishing. (Marine) http://www.sharktrust.org Isle of Man Sublittoral Survey Isle of Man Sublittoral Survey: Underwater biological survey of an area of seabed rich in the coralline algae species known as maerl. (Marine) http://web.ukonline.co.uk/lveale/index.htm The Oceania Project - Caring for Whales, Dolphins and the Oceans The Oceania Project - Caring for Whales, Dolphins and the Oceans: Unique Whale and Dolphin photos taken during the Hervey Bay Research Expeditions and news, information and educational resources about Whales and Dolphins. (Marine) http://www.oceania.org.au/index.html International Whaling Commission International Whaling Commission: Intergovernmental body responsible for the conservation of whales and the management of whaling. (Marine) http://www.iwcoffice.org/ Bergen Marine Food Chain Research Infrastructure Bergen Marine Food Chain Research Infrastructure: A set of complementary marine installations covering the axis from controlled laboratory systems to mesocosms and natural environments. (Marine) http://www.ifm.uib.no/lsf/ National Coalition for Marine Conservation National Coalition for Marine Conservation: Dedicated exclusively to conserving ocean fish, preventing overfishing, reducing bycatch and protecting habitat. (Marine) http://www.savethefish.org Cetacean Behavior Laboratory Cetacean Behavior Laboratory: Intended for prospective graduate students and interns of dolphin research. (Marine) http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/CBL/CBLHome.html Dolphin Island Greenware Dolphin Island Greenware: A non-profit organization which creates software (greenware) of which proceeds go entirely to sea life protection or education projects. (Marine) http://www.dolphin-isl-greenware.org/ Center for Coastal Physical Oceanography Center for Coastal Physical Oceanography: Promotes research on the physical oceanography of the coastal ocean and related oceanographic processes. (Marine) http://www.ccpo.odu.edu/ccpo-main.html U.S. World Ocean Circulation Experiment (WOCE ) U.S. World Ocean Circulation Experiment (WOCE ): Investigate the ocean's role in decadal climate change. (Marine) http://woce.nodc.noaa.gov/wdiu/ Alaska Marine Conservation Council Alaska Marine Conservation Council: A community-based organization of coastal residents and others whose ways of life, and often livelihood, depend on healthy marine ecosystems. (Marine) http://www.akmarine.org/ Pacific Northwest Coastal Ecosystems Regional Study Pacific Northwest Coastal Ecosystems Regional Study: The Pacific Northwest Coastal Ecosystems Regional Study (PNCERS) is a research and outreach program based on coastal management issues and needs. (Marine) http://www.pncers.org/ International Marinelife Alliance Philippines International Marinelife Alliance Philippines: Works to conserve marine biodiversity, protect the marine environment, and to promote the sustainable use of marine resources for the benefit of local people. Program descriptions, environmental education resources, and details of current concerns. (Marine) http://www.marine.org/Philippines/IMAMain.html Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI): The largest independent oceanographic research institution in the United States. (Marine) http://www.whoi.edu US Geological Survey, Chesapeake Bay Region US Geological Survey, Chesapeake Bay Region: Lots of information about weather, mapping, river flow, wetlands, and other environmental variables. (Marine) http://mapping.usgs.gov/mac/chesbay/index.html International Cetacean Education Research Centers (I.C.E.R.C) International Cetacean Education Research Centers (I.C.E.R.C): Contact information about centers worldwide (Marine) http://www.physics.helsinki.fi/whale/icerc/icerc.html Ocean Planet Ocean Planet: A Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition where you can view biodiversity tours, view pictures of Sea Turtles and other marine life, and learn about previously undiscovered marine life. (Marine) http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/ocean_planet.html Coastal Resources Center at the University of Rhode Island Coastal Resources Center at the University of Rhode Island: The goal of research and learning at the center is to increase the effectiveness and impact of coastal ecosystem governance worldwide. (Marine) http://www.crc.uri.edu/ Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc.: Advanced subs, ships, and labs facilitate ocean research and education at our leading-edge, nonprofit organization. (Marine) http://www.hboi.edu/ Oceanic Resource Foundation Oceanic Resource Foundation: A non-profit, scientific research organization based in San Francisco, California, dedicated to the preservation of the global marine environment and preservation of marine biological diversity as the path to a healthy and productive marine environmen (Marine) http://www.orf.org/ Center for Bioacoustics Center for Bioacoustics: Focuses on the development of research projects on the acoustic communication in marine animals, the study of practical applications in regard to the monitoring and censusing of cetaceans. (Marine) http://www.unipv.it/webcib/welcome.html Ocean Mammal Institute (OMI) --Science Protecting Nature Ocean Mammal Institute (OMI) --Science Protecting Nature: OMI collects data on the impact of human marine activities on whales and dolphins. The research results are used to develop guidelines to protect these marine mammals. (Marine) http://www.oceanmammalinst.org