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• Science: Biology: Ecology: Aquatic Ecology: Marine: Research Centers  (19)
• Science: Earth Sciences: Oceanography: Organizations  (48)

Alaska Marine Conservation Council  www.akmarine.org A community-based organization of coastal residents and others whose ways of life, and often livelihood, depend on healthy marine ecosystems.

Australian Institute of Marine Science  www.aims.gov.au Conducts research on sustainable use and protection of the marine environment.

Australian Marine Conservation Society  www.amcs.org.au Non-profit, non-government organization that has a unique role in promoting the study and conservation of all aquatic life.

Center for Bioacoustics  www.unipv.it/webcib/welcome.html 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.

Center for Coastal Studies  www.coastalstudies.org A private non-profit organization for research, conservation, and education in the coastal and marine environments.

Center for Marine Biodiversity & Conservation  cmbc.ucsd.edu Part of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California at San Diego. Focus areas are located off the California coast and the Pacific ocean with a focus on climate change, biodiversity and ecosystems. Includes research areas, staff and post-graduate courses offered.

Center for Marine Science Research at UNC Wilmington  www.uncw.edu/cmsr Dedicated to providing an environment that fosters a multidisciplinary approach to questions in basic marine research.

Cetacean Behavior Laboratory  www.sci.sdsu.edu/CBL/CBLHome.html Intended for prospective graduate students and interns of dolphin research.

Coastal Resources Center at the University of Rhode Island  www.crc.uri.edu The goal of research and learning at the center is to increase the effectiveness and impact of coastal ecosystem governance worldwide.

Grand Manan Whale and Seabird Research Station  www.gmwsrs.org 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.

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc.  www.hboi.edu Advanced subs, ships, and labs facilitate ocean research and education at our leading-edge, nonprofit organization.

International Cetacean Education Research Centers (I.C.E.R.C)  www.helsinki.fi/~lauhakan/whale/icerc/icerc.html Contact information about centers worldwide

International Institute of Fisheries, Economics and Trade (IIFET)  oregonstate.edu/dept/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.

International Ocean Institute  www.ioinst.org Non-profit organization devoted to the sustainable development as well as the management and conservation of the world's oceans.

International Whaling Commission  www.iwcoffice.org Intergovernmental body responsible for the conservation of whales and the management of whaling.

Isle of Man Sublittoral Survey  web.ukonline.co.uk/lveale/index.htm Underwater biological survey of an area of seabed rich in the coralline algae species known as maerl.

Marine Conservation Society  www.mcsuk.org UK charity dedicated to the protection of the marine environment and its wildlife. Includes information about marine resources and current threats.

The National Association of Marine Laboratories  www.naml.org US non-profit organization that aims to improve the quality and effectiveness of ocean, coastal and Great Lakes research, education and outreach.

National Coalition for Marine Conservation  www.savethefish.org Dedicated exclusively to conserving ocean fish, preventing overfishing, reducing by catch and protecting habitat.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)  www.noaa.gov an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Conducts environmental research.

Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative  www.nwstraits.org Protecting and restoring marine resources and habitats in Washington State.

Ocean Conservation Society  www.oceanconservation.org A non-profit corporation, which serves as the parent organization for several marine research projects such as The Los Angeles Dolphin Project and the Yucatan Sea Turtle and Dolphin Project. As the parent organization, OCS organises, administrates and funds serious research projects by seeking grants, contributions, and corporate sponsorships.

Ocean Mammal Institute (OMI) --Science Protecting Nature  www.oceanmammalinst.org 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.

Ocean Planet  seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/ocean_planet.html 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.

Ocean Spirits are dedicated to Education, Monitoring and Conservation of the Marine Environment  www.oceanspirits.org Ocean Spirits in Grenada, West Indies are a non profit company for the education, monitoring and conservation of the marine environment and marine life.

The Oceania Project - Caring for Whales, Dolphins and the Oceans  www.oceania.org.au/index.html Unique Whale and Dolphin photos taken during the Hervey Bay Research Expeditions and news, information and educational resources about Whales and Dolphins.

Oceanic Resource Foundation  www.orf.org 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 environment.

1 Planet 1 Ocean  www.1planet1ocean.org A nonprofit organization founded to explore, restore and sustain the oceans through strong international partnerships, including the Gulf of Mexico and Cuba.

SandyHook SeaLife Foundation  www.sandyhooksealife.org Marine environmental group involved in conservation through education, volunteerism and political action, focusing on migratory predators, sustainable fisheries and marine animal populations.

Sea Watch Foundation  www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk UK-based cetacean monitoring unit and charity organisation.

Shark Trust  www.sharktrust.org Non-profit organisation that campaigns for shark conservation and legislation to protect sharks from overfishing.

The Society for Ocean Sciences  www.sosoceans.org The society aims to educate the public about the delicate relationship between humans and the world's oceans. Provides details of its programs, research and conservation efforts.

U.S. National Response Team (NRT)  www.nrt.org Ensures effective national preparedness and response for oil and hazardous materials spills.

U.S. World Ocean Circulation Experiment (WOCE )  woce.nodc.noaa.gov/wdiu Investigate the ocean's role in decadal climate change.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)  www.whoi.edu The largest independent oceanographic research institution in the United States.