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Center for Coastal Studies Editor's Pick

http://www.coastalstudies.org/

is a private nonprofit organization of concerned scientists and citizens dedicated to the study and stewardship of coastal and marine habitats

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Defending Our Oceans Editor's Pick

http://www.greenpeace.org/international/campaigns/oceans

10 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

Greenpeace campaign committed to defending the health of the world's oceans and the plants, animals and people that depend upon them

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Scripps Institution of Oceanography Editor's Pick

http://scripps.ucsd.edu/

seeks, teachs, and communicates scientific understanding of the oceans, atmosphere, Earth, and other planets for the benefit of society and the environment

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World Ocean Observatory Editor's Pick

http://www.thew2o.net/

10 out of 10 stars (3 votes)

a place for exchange for ocean information, education and public discourse about the future of the ocean and its implication for human survival

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American Coastal Coalition

http://www.coastalcoalition.org/

1 out of 10 stars (2 votes)

organized to serve as the voice of the nation's coastal communities in Washington, D.C.

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Arctic Portal: Protection of the Marine Environment (PAME)

http://arcticportal.org/en/pame/

was established by the Arctic Council Ministers with the mandate to address policy and non-emergency pollution prevention and control measures related to the protection of the Arctic marine environment

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Association of National Estuary Programs (ANEP), The

http://www.anep-usa.org/

dedicated to promoting responsible stewardship, preservation and restoration of the bays and estuaries of the United States

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Census of Marine Life

http://www.comlsecretariat.org/

global network of researchers in more than 70 nations engaged in a ten-year initiative to assess and explain the diversity, distribution and abundance of marine life in the world’s oceans - past, present and future

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Coast Alliance

http://www.coastalliance.org/

founded to increase public awareness of the coast's immense value and promote protection for coastal ecosystems

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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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Coastal Services Center, NOAA

http://www.csc.noaa.gov/

works to support the environmental, social, and economic well being of the coast by linking people, information, and technology

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Communities and Coasts Programme

http://www.fspi.org.fj/program/coastal.htm

8 out of 10 stars (2 votes)

a resource supporting community based coastal resource management in the South Pacific

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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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Coral Cay Conservation

http://www.coralcay.org/index.php

7 out of 10 stars (2 votes)

provides resources to help sustain livelihoods and alleviate poverty through the protection, restoration and management of coral reefs and tropical forests

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Earthdive updated

http://www.earthdive.com/site/aboutus/default.asp

9 out of 10 stars (2 votes)

a commercial organization which seeks to effect positive change towards a more sustainable marine environment by raising global awareness and financial support for the protection of our oceans

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Estuarine Research Federation, The

http://erf.org/

multidisciplinary organization of individuals who study and manage the structure and functions of estuaries and the effects of human activities on these fragile environments

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European Commission - Fisheries

http://ec.europa.eu/fisheries/index_en.htm

the European Commission's unit responsible for the Common Fisheries Policy, covering all European fishing activity

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FAO Fisheries Department updated

http://www.fao.org/fishery

United Nations body seeking to facilitate and secure the long-term sustainable development and utilization of the world’s fisheries and aquaculture

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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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Fisheries Research Services (FRS)

http://www.frs-scotland.gov.uk/

Scottish agency that provides scientific support for aquaculture, aquatic environment, fish health, and marine and freshwater fisheries

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Global International Waters Assessment (GIWA)

http://www.giwa.net/

a program with the UN Environment Program(UNEP)to develop a strategic assessment that can be use to identify priorities for remedial and mitigatory actions designed to achieve significant environmental benefits at regional and global levels in international waters

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