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Southeastern Estuarine Research Society (SEERS)
Objectives are the informal discussion and exchange of ideas dealing with estuarine and related research problems, related to the southeastern United States.
http://links.baruch.sc.edu/seers/
Oregon Estuary Plan Book
Discusses estuaries and shoreline planning along the Oregon coast. Includes interactive mapping.
http://www.inforain.org/mapsatwork/oregone...
Salvage a Salt Marsh
Canadian Wildlife Federation. A list of suggested plants for restoration of salt marshes in Canada.
http://www.hww.ca/hww2.asp?id=168&cid=43
Coastal Services Center
Mission is to foster and sustain the environmental and economic well being of the nation's coast by linking people, information, and technology. Located in Charleston, South Carolina.
http://www.csc.noaa.gov/
Integrated Coastal and Estuarine Management (ICEM)
Based in the Department of Geography, University College London, current and past projects concerning integrated coastal and estuarine management are described.
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/~ucfwpej/icem.htm
Morro Bay National Estuary Program
An EPA-funded program to preserve and study the Morro Bay estuary and its watershed.
http://www.mbnep.org/
Elkhorn Slough Foundation
Nonprofit organization working to preserve the slough. Includes natural history, research and education projects, and paddling information.
http://www.elkhornslough.org/
Clean Estuary Partnership
Our mission is to use sound science, adaptive management, and public collaboration to develop and implement sustainable water quality improvements for San Francisco Bay.
http://www.cleanestuary.org/
National Estuary Program
Information about US government efforts to restore coastal water quality and habitats.
http://www.epa.gov/owow/estuaries/
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia
Ecological site for long-term estuarine research and monitoring.
http://www.vims.edu/cbnerr/
Tidal Wetland Ecology of Long Island Sound
An introduction to tidal wetland communities around Long Island including salt marshes. Provides a general description of salt marsh ecology, the plants and animals, and the relationships between them.
http://camel2.conncoll.edu/ccrec/greennet/...
NetCoast - Guide for Integrated Coastal Zone Management
A platform for cooperation and transfer of information on the sustainable management of coastal resources.
http://www.netcoast.nl/
Mangrove Action Project
A nonprofit organization, dedicated to the protection of the world's mangrove forest ecosystems.
http://www.earthisland.org/map/
The Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program (CBBEP)
Locally controlled project works to support sustainable use of the estuaries in the south central coastline of Texas. Includes group history, projects, publications, and main areas of interest.
http://www.cbbep.org/
Estuary-Net Project
National Estuarine Research Reserve's Estuary-Net Project. A telecommunications project supporting the development of coastal non-point source pollution education programs.
http://www.northinlet.sc.edu/estnetweb/est...
Carolina Estuarine Reserve Foundation
Assists in fund raising to support state's estuaries. Information on activities, research supported and wetlands conservation.
http://www.ncnerr.org/
Coastal America Partnership National Web Site
Coastal America is a partnership among federal, state and local governments and private alliances to collaboratively address environmental problems along our nation's shoreline.
http://www.coastalamerica.gov/
Coastal Marsh Project
The purpose of the Project was to analyze the surface condition of coastal marshes and detect areas that were at risk for rapid loss of land area.
http://www.geog.umd.edu/wetlands/
Sewri Mangrove Park: Mumbai pages
Essential to the ecology of the coast and this island off the Indian coast, steps have been taken to protect this resource.
http://theory.tifr.res.in/bombay/leisure/t...
Gulf Estuarine Research Society
An organization for people interested in estuarine and coastal issues centering on the Gulf of Mexico.
http://www.gers.org
Ecology - Habitats - Salt Marsh and Estuary
From Neartica-the complete gateway to the natural world of North America.
http://www.nearctica.com/ecology/habitats/...
Dynamics of the Salt Marsh
A introduction to salt marshes, their dynamics and biology, and the importance of their conservation.
http://www.dnr.sc.gov/marine/pub/seascienc...
Coast Alliance
This is a conservation organization that educates the public and protects coastal habitats. Press releases, newsletters, and reports available on polluted runoff, coastal development and contaminated sediments.
http://www.coastalliance.org/
The Ecology of Salt Marsh Communities
A short bibliography of references on salt marsh plant communities.
http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/marinebio/saltm...
Estuary Basics
Find what features define an estuary, why they should be restored and reasons for habitat loss. Page also explains the importance of these waterways for commercial fishing and recreation.
http://www.estuaries.org/
Restoration and Creation of Saltmarshes and Other Intertidal Habitats
Information on created saltmarshes in the UK, and an extensive bibliography of published work.
http://www.uea.ac.uk/~e130/Saltmarsh.htm
National Estuarine Research Reserve
U.S. network of protected areas for investigation of the health of the nation's estuaries and coastal habitats. Includes profiles of the reserves and information about research and monitoring.
http://www.ocrm.nos.noaa.gov/nerr/
Alabama Center for Estuarine Studies
Studies the global pervasiveness of human induced changes to the estuarine ecosystem.
http://www.southalabama.edu/aces/
The Hudson River Estuary Program
Information about this major estuarine system of New York state and activities to study and protect it.
http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/hudson/...
National Estuarine Research Reserve System Centralized Data Management Office
Source for monitoring data from the U.S. nationwide estuary-research network.
http://cdmo.baruch.sc.edu/
Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds
Protecting coastal watersheds and marine resources.
http://www.epa.gov/OWOW/
Coastal Eelgrass Habitats of Rhode Island
Interactive maps of Rhode Island eelgrass habitats, with downloadable GIS data, and policy and regulations pertaining to seagrass in RI.
http://www.edc.uri.edu/eelgrass/
Lost Wetlands
A study of the loss, and containment of, the coastal wetland habitat along Louisiana's coast.
http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/OCEAN_PLANET/...
Red Tides in Western Gulf of Maine
Describes U.S. Geological Survey studies on sources, transport, and nutrient environment for these phytoplankton blooms, which can be harmful.
http://crusty.er.usgs.gov/wgulf/wgulf.html
Chesapeake Bay Program
Chesapeake Bay and its ecosystem. Scientific data, environmental indicators, educational resources, and public information.
http://www.chesapeakebay.net/
Indian River Lagoon
Learn about the numerous plants and animals that inhabit this important ecosystem, as well as the impact from humans. Newsletter covers current conditions of the lagoon.
http://www.sjrwmd.com/programs/outreach/ir...
Ecology of The Intertidal And Subtidal Areas of Otter Island
Classification of different zones of the estuary and the various physical processes which occur.
http://www.csc.noaa.gov/otter/htmls/ecosys...
Western Australian Mangrove Page
Provide information on techniques and other information relating to research and access to the Mangrove Grey Literature Bibliography, a searchable database of related documents which have not made it into the primary literature.
http://wwwscience.murdoch.edu.au/centres/o...
Chesapeake Bay Land Margin Ecosystem Research
This project investigates the mechanisms affecting secondary production of estuarine ecosystems.
http://www.chesapeake.org/ties/ties.html
Riverine and Coastal Ecology
Seagrass research in the Netherlands.
http://www.eco.sci.ru.nl/aqbiol/
Volunteer Monitoring
Environmental Protection Agency. A manual specifically designed for volunteers to assist in monitoring the environmental health of estuaries.
http://www.epa.gov/owow/monitoring/vol.htm...
Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management
OCRM's mission is to make sound decisions, with our partners, that ensure diverse, healthy coastal and ocean resources and resolve conflicts among users.
http://www.ocrm.nos.noaa.gov/
The Terrene Institute
Working to improve our nation's environment by building societal consensus for innovative and sustainable environmental solutions. The Terrene Institute promotes sustainable solutions through education and outreach programs that effect change in individual behavior, corporate stewardship and public policy.
http://www.terrene.org/
Florida Bay References
Listing of books dealing with estuarine ecology, with particular emphasis on the Florida Bay region.
http://www.cbl.umces.edu/~bonda/mngrv600.h...
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