assesses how human activity has altered nitrogen flows within North America, determines the consequences of this alteration, and helps to develop solutions to reduce the problem

administers the Coastal Zone Management Act while providing information regarding balancing the conservation and development of coastal, estuarine and ocean resources

NOAA program whose mission is to increase knowledge essential for the wise use of oceanic, coastal, and large lake resources

a project of underwater exploration and discovery of the marine world with special emphasis on the national marine sanctuaries of the United States

involves teams of marine scientists, economists, lawyers and advocates who win policy changes to reduce pollution and to prevent the collapse of marine life

a regional fishery management council established by the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act, managing fisheries 3-200 miles offshore of the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington

works to inspire and promote appreciation, understanding and protection of whales, dolphins, coral reefs and our planet's oceans

PISCO is a large-scale marine research program that focuses on understanding the nearshore ecosystems of the U.S. West Coast

seeks to protect and restore Puget Sound and the Northwest Straits -- our living waters, the land and our common future

a report by agencies of the US government that analyzed the status and recent trends of wetland acreage in the coastal watersheds of the United States adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Great Lakes (pdf)

dedicated to protecting oceans, waves and beaches

San Francisco chapter of the national Surfrider Foundation, which is dedicated to the protection and enhancement of local waves, water and beaches

governmental commission authorized to review and make recommendations for a national ocean policy

protects and preserves coastal ecosystems and wildlife in the California and Latin America by building grassroots support, conducting media campaigns and establishing protected areas