a World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) brochure about the changing conditions at the poles and what needs to be done to protect the sensitive ecosystems existing there (pdf)

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

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

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

dedicated to the prevention and control of aquatic nuisance species

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

facilitated communication and research on the impacts of climate change on fish, fisheries and aquatic resources throughout Canada; archives only

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

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

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

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

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

an EPA report, Coastal Sensitivity to Sea-level Rise: A Focus on the Mid-Atlantic Region, that discusses the impacts of sea-level rise on the physical characteristics of the coast, on coastal communities, and the habitats that depend on them

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

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

a report by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) that outlines the reasons why Florida's coral reef communities are susceptible to damage by the effects of climate change (pdf)

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

highlights how coastal habitats and wildlife, already under pressure from human activities such as development and pollution, will undergo even greater challenges due to sea-level rise from global warming; from the National Wildlife Federation

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