Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative - Protecting & restoring marine resources & habitats in Washington State. Go

Shark Trust - Non-profit organisation that campaigns for shark conservation & legislation to protect sharks from overfishing. Go

Ocean Planet - A Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition where you can view bio-diversity tours, view pictures of Sea Turtles & other marine life, and learn about previously undiscovered marine life. Go

International Marine Mammal Association - Dedicated to the conservation of marine mammals & their habitats worldwide, through research & education. Go

The National Association of Marine Laboratories - provide information on the rich environmental mosaic of coastal habitats where land meets sea. Go

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) - The largest independent oceanographic research institution in the United States. Go

Metropolitan Partnership for Energy - Information on alternative energy sources as well as sustainable methods. Mission, goals, directors & newsletter. Go

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

The International Ocean Institute - Devoted to the sustainable development of the oceans. Mission is to enhance, promote & advocate the peaceful uses of ocean space & the management & conservation of the oceans. Go

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

Center for Marine Science Research at UNC Wilmington - Dedicated to providing an environment that fosters a multidisciplinary approach to questions in basic marine research. Go

Cetacean Behavior Laboratory - Intended for prospective graduate students & interns of dolphin research. Go

Australian Institute of Marine Science - Conducts research on sustainable use & protection of the marine environment. Go

Grand Manan Whale & Seabird Research Station - Dedicated to research & education to promote conservation of marine ecosystems. Offers programs designed to educate, discover new facts, develop alternatives & to make a difference. Located in New Brunswick, Canada. Go

Isle of Man Sublittoral Survey - Underwater biological survey of an area of seabed rich in the coralline algae species known as maerl. Go

U.S. World Ocean Circulation Experiment (WOCE ) - Investigate the ocean's role in decadal climate change. Go

Oceanic Resource Foundation - A non-profit, scientific research organization based in San Francisco, California, dedicated to the preservation of the global marine environment & preservation of marine biological diversity as the path to a healthy & productive marine environment. Go

Marine Conservation Society - UK charity dedicated to the protection of the marine environment & its wildlife. Includes information about marine resources & current threats. Go

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 & censusing of cetaceans. Go

International Institute of Fisheries, Economics & Trade (IIFET) - An international group of economists, government managers, private industry members, & others interested in the exchange of research & information on marine resource issues. Find resources, publications, conference schedule, and member information. Go

Center for Coastal Studies - A private non-profit organization for research, conservation, & education in the coastal & marine environments. Go

International Ocean Institute Home Page - Non Governmental group devoted to studying & preserving the world's oceans. Go

Coastal Resources Center at the University of Rhode Island - The goal of research & learning at the center is to increase the effectiveness & impact of coastal ecosystem governance worldwide. Go

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc. - Advanced subs, ships, & labs facilitate ocean research & education at our leading-edge, nonprofit organization. Go

Sea Watch Foundation - UK-based cetacean monitoring unit & charity organisation. Go

1 Planet 1 Ocean - A nonprofit organization founded to explore, restore & sustain the oceans through strong international partnerships, including the Gulf of Mexico & Cuba. Go

The Oceania Project - Caring for Whales, Dolphins & the Oceans - Unique Whale & Dolphin photos taken during the Hervey Bay Research Expeditions & news, information & educational resources about Whales & Dolphins. Go

U.S. National Response Team (NRT) - Ensures effective national preparedness & response for oil & hazardous materials spills. Go

Ocean Mammal Institute (OMI) --Science Protecting Nature - OMI collects data on the impact of human marine activities on whales & dolphins. The research results are used to develop guidelines to protect these marine mammals. Go

National Coalition for Marine Conservation - Dedicated exclusively to conserving ocean fish, preventing overfishing, reducing bycatch & protecting habitat. Go

Atlantic Dolphin Research Cooperative (A.D.R.C.) - Many environmental groups in support of Dolphin research banding together. Go

International Cetacean Education Research Centers (I.C.E.R.C) - Contact information about centers worldwide Go

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. Go

Dolphin Island Greenware - A non-profit organization which creates software (greenware) of which proceeds go entirely to sea life protection or education projects. Go

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

US Coast Guard Marine Safety & Environmental Protection - The USCG is responsible for responding to all oil spills at sea, as well as creating regulations to stop those spills. This page gives useful information for mariners as well as those interested in oil or hazardous material spills. Go

International Whaling Commission - Intergovernmental body responsible for the conservation of whales & the management of whaling. Go

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Conducts environmental research. Go