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Ocean Acidification new
http://oceanacidification.wordpress.com/
a blog whose purpose is to centralize information available on ocean acidification and its consequences on marine organisms and ecosystems
Ocean Acidification Due to Increasing Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide new
http://royalsociety.org/displaypagedoc.asp?id=13539
a Royal Society report that describes the impacts of the increased ocean acidity resulting from the absorption of CO2 from atmosphere (pdf)
Greenvoice
raises money and awareness for environmental campaigns on a global basis
The Great Whale Trail
http://www.greenpeace.org/china/en/savewhales
humpback whales have been tagged by Greenpeace and are now being tracked via satellite as they migrate from breeding and calving areas in the tropical South Pacific to the feeding grounds of the Southern Ocean
Environmental Research Web
http://environmentalresearchweb.org/cws/home
a portal for environmental news, research and commentary
Fishing
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/fishing
special report from the Guardian newspaper, including links to their news coverage on the matter
Paralia Nature
http://www.imieu.eu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=47&Itemid=53&lang=en
(2 votes)
works to resolve dilemmas between economic development of European ports and nature conservation
Society For Ocean Sciences, The
http://www.societyoceansciences.org/
(1 vote)
dedicated to promoting preservation and an appreciation of marine environments through education, research and conservation
Aquatic Mammals.Org
http://www.aquaticmammals.org/
seeks to educate and inform the world about the importance of marine mammals, and the sustainability and conservation of their habitat
European Global Ocean Observing System (EuroGOOS)
European component of an international program preparing the permanent global framework of observations, modeling and analysis of ocean variables
Cool Links
Habitats: Home Sweet Home - National Geographic Editor's Pick popular
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction/habitats/
(4 votes)
allows kids to get up close and personal with earth’s six habitats; providing the scoop on protected lands, biodiversity, urban sprawl, conservation and population
Defenders of Wildlife - Kids' Planet updated popular
(2 votes)
provides well-animated kids' activities that are lots of fun; includes web of life, games, teachers table, and World environmental facts
Earth Force popular
(2 votes)
engages young people as active citizens who improve the environment and their communities now and in the future
Global Climate Change: Research Explorer
http://www.exploratorium.edu/climate/
(3 votes)
the Exploratorium science museum in San Francisco provides easy access to the same data that researchers look at in studying global warming; including data relating to the atmosphere, oceans and living organisms
Kids FACE
(3 votes)
provides information on environmental issues to children; encourges and facilitates youth's involvement with effective environmental action and to recognize those efforts
Defending Our Oceans Editor's Pick
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
Aquarius
http://www.uncwil.edu/nurc/aquarius/
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
Oceans: Greenpeace USA Editor's Pick
http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/campaigns/oceans/
(1 vote)
ocean protection campaign from Greenpeace, highlighting how overfishing and pollution have irreparably damaged ocean ecosystems, threatening marine life
Australian Coral Reef Society Inc., The
http://www.australiancoralreefsociety.org/
(4 votes)
concerned with the study and protection of coral reefs and has played a prominent role in bringing major conservation issues concerning coral reefs to the attention of governments and the general public
America's WETLAND
http://www.americaswetland.com/
(2 votes)
campaign to raise awareness of the impact of Louisiana’s wetland loss and increase support for efforts to conserve and save coastal Louisiana