Australian Institute of Marine Science - Conducts research on sustainable use and protection of the marine environment.
Cetacean Behavior Laboratory - Intended for prospective graduate students and interns of dolphin research.
Atlantic Dolphin Research Cooperative (A.D.R.C.) - Many environmental groups in support of Dolphin research banding together.
International Cetacean Education Research Centers (I.C.E.R.C) - Contact information about centers worldwide
Dolphin Island Greenware - A non-profit organization which creates software (greenware) of which proceeds go entirely to sea life protection or education projects.
International Ocean Institute Home Page - Non Governmental group devoted to studying and preserving the world's oceans.
Center for Coastal Studies - A private non-profit organization for research, conservation, and education in the coastal and marine environments.
Coral Reef and Marine Conservation - Reefnet.org - An internet information service designed to increase the understanding of coral reef ecosystems world wide.
Ocean Planet - A Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition where you can view biodiversity tours, view pictures of Sea Turtles and other marine life, and learn about previously undiscovered marine life.
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative - Protecting and restoring marine resources and habitats in Washington State.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Conducts environmental research.
Coastal Resources Center at the University of Rhode Island - The goal of research and learning at the center is to increase the effectiveness and impact of coastal ecosystem governance worldwide.
International Marine Mammal Association - Dedicated to the conservation of marine mammals and their habitats worldwide, through research and education.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) - The largest independent oceanographic research institution in the United States.
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc. - Advanced subs, ships, and labs facilitate ocean research and education at our leading-edge, nonprofit organization.
Oceanic Resource Foundation - A non-profit, scientific research organization based in San Francisco, California, dedicated to the preservation of the global marine environment and preservation of marine biological diversity as the path to a healthy and productive marine environment.
U.S. National Response Team (NRT) - Ensures effective national preparedness and response for oil and hazardous materials spills.
The Oceania Project - Caring for Whales, Dolphins and the Oceans - Unique Whale and Dolphin photos taken during the Hervey Bay Research Expeditions and news, information and educational resources about Whales and Dolphins.
US Coast Guard Marine Safety and Environmental Protection - The USCG is responsible for responding to all oil spills at sea, as well as creating regulations to prevent those spills. This page provides useful information for mariners as well as those interested in oil or hazardous material spills.
Isle of Man Sublittoral Survey - Underwater biological survey of an area of seabed rich in the coralline algae species known as maerl.
Sea Watch Foundation - UK-based cetacean monitoring unit and charity organisation.
National Coalition for Marine Conservation - Dedicated exclusively to conserving ocean fish, preventing overfishing, reducing bycatch and protecting habitat.
Center for Bioacoustics - Focuses on the development of research projects on the acoustic communication in marine animals, the study of practical applications in regard to the monitoring and censusing of cetaceans.
The National Association of Marine Laboratories - provide information on the rich environmental mosaic of coastal habitats where land meets sea.
International Whaling Commission - Intergovernmental body responsible for the conservation of whales and the management of whaling.
Shark Trust - Non-profit organisation that campaigns for shark conservation and legislation to protect sharks from overfishing.
International Institute of Fisheries, Economics and Trade (IIFET) - An international group of economists, government managers, private industry members, and others interested in the exchange of research and information on marine resource issues. Find resources, publications, conference schedule, and member information.
Ocean Mammal Institute (OMI) --Science Protecting Nature - OMI collects data on the impact of human marine activities on whales and dolphins. The research results are used to develop guidelines to protect these marine mammals.
Ocean Spirits are dedicated to Education, Monitoring and Conservation of the Marine Environment - Ocean Spirits in Grenada, West Indies are a non profit company for the education, monitoring and conservation of the marine environment and marine life.
Metropolitan Partnership for Energy - Information on alternative energy sources as well as sustainable methods. Mission, goals, directors and newsletter.
Center for Marine Science Research at UNC Wilmington - Dedicated to providing an environment that fosters a multidisciplinary approach to questions in basic marine research.
Grand Manan Whale and Seabird Research Station - Dedicated to research and education to promote conservation of marine ecosystems. Offers programs designed to educate, discover new facts, develop alternatives and to make a difference. Located in New Brunswick, Canada.
U.S. World Ocean Circulation Experiment (WOCE ) - Investigate the ocean's role in decadal climate change.
Australian Marine Conservation Society - Non-profit, non-government organization that has a unique role in promoting the study and conservation of all aquatic life.
The International Ocean Institute - Devoted to the sustainable development of the oceans. Mission is to enhance, promote and advocate the peaceful uses of ocean space and the management and conservation of the oceans.
1 Planet 1 Ocean - A nonprofit organization founded to explore, restore and sustain the oceans through strong international partnerships, including the Gulf of Mexico and Cuba.
Marine Conservation Society - UK charity dedicated to the protection of the marine environment and its wildlife. Includes information about marine resources and current threats.
Ocean Conservation Society - a non-profit corporation, which serves as the parent organization for several marine research projects such as The Los Angeles Dolphin Project and the Yucatan Sea Turtle & Dolphin Project. As the parent organization, OCS organises, administrates and funds serious research projects by seeking grants, contributions, and corporate sponsorships.
Acoustic Thermometry of Ocean Climate: Marine Mammal Issues - ATOC is an international program involving 11 institutions in seven nations to provide data on global climate change. This report details possible impacts of the study on marine mammal populations.
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