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Defending Our Oceans Editor's Pick updated popular
http://www.greenpeace.org/international/campaigns/oceans
(1 vote)
Greenpeace campaign committed to defending the health of the world's oceans and the plants, animals and people that depend upon them
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Editor's Pick popular
an international marine wildlife conservation organization whose mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world's oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species
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
Scripps Institution of Oceanography Editor's Pick
seeks, teachs, and communicates scientific understanding of the oceans, atmosphere, Earth, and other planets for the benefit of society and the environment
World Ocean Observatory Editor's Pick
(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
Alaska Fisheries Science Center - National Marine Mammal Laboratory
http://www.afsc.noaa.gov/NMML/
conducts research on marine mammals with a focus on ecology and behavior, population dynamics, life history, and status and trends
Angling Trust
an organization representing British fishermen in all matters relating to fisheries issues in England
Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition
a global coalition working to ensure that the Antarctic continent, its surrounding islands and the great Southern Ocean survive as the world's last unspoiled wilderness
Arctic Portal: Protection of the Marine Environment (PAME)
http://web.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
Association of National Estuary Programs (ANEP), The
dedicated to promoting responsible stewardship, preservation and restoration of the bays and estuaries of the United States
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
Coast Alliance
founded to increase public awareness of the coast's immense value and promote protection for coastal ecosystems
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
Coastal Services Center, NOAA
works to support the environmental, social, and economic well being of the coast by linking people, information, and technology
Communities and Coasts Programme
http://www.fspi.org.fj/program/coastal.htm
(2 votes)
a resource supporting community based coastal resource management in the South Pacific
Consortium for Ocean Leadership
http://www.oceanleadership.org/
non-profit organization representing 95 of America's academic institutions, aquaria, non-profit research institutes and Federal research laboratories with a goal to enhance ocean research, education and ocean policy
Coral Cay Conservation
http://www.coralcay.org/index.php
(3 votes)
provides resources to help sustain livelihoods and alleviate poverty through the protection, restoration and management of coral reefs and tropical forests
Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) - Committee on Ocean Policy
site for the committee, comprised of certain of the President's Cabinet members, that advises the President and agency heads on the establishment or implementation of policies concerning the oceans
Cousteau Society, The
http://www.cousteausociety.org/
founded by Jacques-Yves Cousteau; carries out unique explorations and observations of aquatic and marine ecosystems throughout the world
Earthdive
http://www.earthdive.com/site/aboutus/default.asp
(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
Estuarine Research Federation, The
multidisciplinary organization of individuals who study and manage the structure and functions of estuaries and the effects of human activities on these fragile environments
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
FAO Fisheries & Aquaculture Department
United Nations body seeking to facilitate and secure the long-term sustainable development and utilization of the world’s fisheries and aquaculture
Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association (FMSA)
helps protect the resources managed by the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary in California through collaborative education, interpretation, outreach, and research
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