Links
Northwest Coastal Forum
http://www.northwestcoast.org.uk/
a network of organisations working together to manage and protect the northwest coast of the UK
Ocean Exploration and Research
NOAA program whose mission is to increase knowledge essential for the wise use of oceanic, coastal, and large lake resources
Oceans and Coastal Protection: EPA
http://www.epa.gov/owow/oceans/
works to improve the quality of coastal and marine ecosystems in the face of growing watershed threats
Philippine's Coastal Management
carries out activities activities designed to bring about effective management of coastal resources at both the national level and the local level
Solent Forum
a regional coastal body formed to improve the management of the Solent and its coastline; the Solent lies on the south coast of the UK
Status and Trends of Wetlands in the Coastal Watersheds of the US 1998 - 2004
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/habitatprotection/pdf/wetlands/WetlandsReport_012909.pdf
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)
The Coastal Union
promotes coastal conservation by bridging the gap between scientists, environmentalists, site managers, planners and policy makers
The Otter Project
http://www.otterproject.org/site/pp.asp?c=8pIKIYMIG&b=28098
promotes the rapid recovery of the California sea otter, an indicator of near shore ocean health, by facilitating research and communicating research results to the general public and policy makers
Turning the Tide
http://www.turning-the-tide.org.uk/
an ambitious program to restore to an area rich in wildlife the derelict lands along the coastline County Duram in the UK
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
conducts interdisciplinary research in coastal ocean and estuarine science, educates students and citizens, and provides advisory services
Wildcoast
http://www.wildcoast.net/site/
protects and preserves coastal ecosystems and wildlife in the California and Latin America by building grassroots support, conducting media campaigns and establishing protected areas