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Alaska Oceans Network

http://www.alaskaoceans.net/index.htm

a voluntary association of conservation, fishing, and Alaska Native organizations working to protect and restore the amazing diversity of the North Pacific’s ocean ecology, including fish, wildlife, and seabirds and their habitat, while providing for sustainable human uses

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America's WETLAND

http://www.americaswetland.com/

10 out of 10 stars (2 votes)

campaign to raise awareness of the impact of Louisiana’s wetland loss and increase support for efforts to conserve and save coastal Louisiana

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Aquarius

http://www.uncwil.edu/nurc/aquarius/

an underwater ocean laboratory located in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, deployed three and half miles offshore, at a depth of 60 feet, next to spectacular coral reefs

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Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force updated

http://anstaskforce.gov/default.php

dedicated to the prevention and control of aquatic nuisance species

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Atlantic Oceanographic & Meteorological Laboratory -- NOAA

http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/

conducts a basic and applied research program in oceanography, tropical meteorology, and atmospheric and oceanic chemistry; seeking to understand the physical characteristics and processes of the ocean and the atmosphere, both separately and as a coupled system

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Atlantic Salmon Federation

http://www.asf.ca/

promotes the conservation and wise management of the wild Atlantic salmon and its environment

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Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission

http://www.asmfc.org/

9 out of 10 stars (2 votes)

coordinating the conservation and management of the states' shared near shore fishery resources – marine, shell, and anadromous – for sustainable use

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Bay Institute of San Francisco, The

http://www.bay.org/

protects and restores the ecosystems of San Francisco Bay, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, and the rivers, streams, and watersheds tributary to the Estuary

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Bering Sea Climate and Ecosystem

http://www.beringclimate.noaa.gov/

Comprehensive resource on the Bering Sea Climate and Ecosystem. Weather, climate, fisheries, sea ice datasets, with essays on their relevance to the ecosystem and recent trends, plus maps, photos, etc.

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Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, U.S. State Department

http://www.state.gov/g/oes/

the Department of State's focal point for foreign policy formulation and implementation in global environment, science, and technology issues

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California Ocean Resources Management Program

http://resources.ca.gov/ocean/

ensures comprehensive and coordinated management, conservation, and enhancement of California's ocean resources

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Canadian Climate Impacts and Adaptation Research Network

http://www.fishclimate.ca/aboutus.htm

facilitates communication and research on the impacts of and adaptation to climate change on fish, fisheries and aquatic resources throughout Canada

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Caribbean Conservation Corporation

http://www.cccturtle.org/

works to ensure the survival of sea turtles through research, education, advocacy and the protection of the natural habitats

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Chesapeake Bay Foundation updated

http://www.cbf.org/site/PageServer?pagename=homev3

fights for strong and effective laws and regulations and works cooperatively with government, business, and citizens in partnerships to protect and restore the Bay

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Chesapeake Bay Program

http://www.chesapeakebay.net/

a unique regional partnership that leads and directs the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay - the largest estuary in the U.S

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Clean Beaches Council

http://www.cleanbeaches.org/

devoted to sustaining America's beaches, developing innovative approaches to coastal management, including the Blue Wave Campaign - America's first environmental certification program for beaches

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Clean Ocean Action

http://www.CleanOceanAction.org/

aims to improve the degraded water quality of the marine waters off the New Jersey/New York coast

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Coastal America

http://www.coastalamerica.gov/

a partnership of federal agencies, state and local governments, and private organizations that work together to protect, preserve, and restore the coasts of the United States

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Consortium for Oceanographic Research and Education (CORE)

http://www.coreocean.org/

non-profit organization representing 73 of the America's academic institutions, aquaria, non-profit research institutes and Federal research laboratories with a goal to enhance ocean research and education

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Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association (FMSA)

http://www.farallones.org/

helps protect the resources managed by the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary in California through collaborative education, interpretation, outreach, and research

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Farmed and Dangerous

http://www.farmedanddangerous.org/

campaign highlighting that Salmon farming is bad for the environment focusing on British Columbia, Canada; seeking to protect wild salmon, coastal ecosystems, coastal communities and human health from destructive fish farming practices

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Fisheries and Oceans Canada

http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans-habitat/index_e.asp

1 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

provides Canadians with a broad overview of oceans issues, activities and programs, from the federal government and beyond

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Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary updated

http://floridakeys.noaa.gov/

information about the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

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Florida Marine Research Institute (FMRI)

http://www.floridamarine.org/

a part of the Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission(FWC), conducts applied research and provides synthesized information used to better manage marine resources

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Friends of Clayoquot Sound (FOCS)

http://www.focs.ca/

community-based organization based in British Columbia that works to protect the biological diversity of ancient temperate rainforests and the wild ocean - with a radical, non-violent style

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