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.
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.
Australian Marine Conservation Society - Non-profit, non-government organization that has a unique role in promoting the study and conservation of all aquatic life.
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.
Center for Coastal Studies - A private non-profit organization for research, conservation, and education in the coastal and marine environments.
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.
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.
The International Ocean Institute - Devoted to the sustainable development of the oceans. Mission is to enhance, promote and advocate the peaceful uses of ocean space and the management and conservation of the oceans.
International Whaling Commission - Intergovernmental body responsible for the conservation of whales and the management of whaling.
Isle of Man Sublittoral Survey - Underwater biological survey of an area of seabed rich in the coralline algae species known as maerl.
Marine Conservation Society - UK charity dedicated to the protection of the marine environment and its wildlife. Includes information about marine resources and current threats.
Ocean Conservation Society - 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 - 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 - 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.
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 environment.
1 Planet 1 Ocean - A nonprofit organization founded to explore, restore and sustain the oceans through strong international partnerships, including the Gulf of Mexico and Cuba.
Sea Watch Foundation - UK-based cetacean monitoring unit and charity organisation.
Shark Trust - Non-profit organisation that campaigns for shark conservation and legislation to protect sharks from overfishing.
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.
