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Oceanic Society and Oceanic Society Expeditions
Conducts whale watch, participatory research projects, and natural history expeditions for the public.
http://www.oceanic-society.org/
Ocean Studies Board
Part of the U.S. National Research Council, the OSB advises the federal government and the nation on issues of ocean science and policy.
http://dels.nas.edu/osb/
Florida Marine Science Educator's Association (FMSEA)
For teachers, students and others interested in the marine environment. The DRIFT is the quarterly newsletter.
http://www.fmsea.org/
The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
Dedicated exclusively to the conservation, welfare and appreciation of all whales, dolphins and porpoises.
http://www.wdcs.org/
International Association of Aquatic and Marine Science Libraries and Information Centers (IAMSLIC)
An association of individuals and organizations interested in aquatic and marine information science. The association provides a forum for exchange and exploration of ideas and issues of mutual concern.
http://www.iamslic.org/index.html
Challenger Society for Marine Science
the United Kingdom's premier society for all who are interested in the oceans.
http://www.soc.soton.ac.uk/OTHERS/CSMS/
The Association of Marine Laboratories of the Caribbean
Site provides information on this scientific organisation including objectives, participating members and laboratories, by-laws, membership directory and reports from past meetings.
http://www.amlc-carib.org/
Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society
Works for the advancement of meteorology and oceanography in Canada.
http://www.cmos.ca/
Hydrographic Society
A sub-branch of the Australasian Branch of the Hydrographic Society with members representing the fields of hydrography, oceanography, geophysics, civil engineering and associated disciplines at all levels of expertise.
http://www.hydrographicsociety.org.nz/
Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society
an independent society that supports and fosters interest in meteorology and oceanography through publications, meetings, courses, conferences, grants and prizes. It also represents the views of its members to various institutions and the public.
http://atmos.es.mq.edu.au/AMOS/index.html
Save Our Seas Foundation
Awareness, protection, preservation and conservation of the global marine environment are the heart of the Save Our Seas Foundation's mission. Save our Seas Foundation is a non-profit making Swiss foundation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
http://www.saveourseas.com
Marine Environmental Research Institute
Dedicated to researching pollution of the ocean, unsustainable coastal development, species and habitat degradation, and environmental emergencies (toxic spills, releases) affecting marine life.
http://www.meriresearch.org/
Planktos Foundation
Engages in research on global ocean and climate change including development of mitigation methods and technologies to help restore the health of the world's oceans.
http://www.planktos.com/
Coastal Zone Research Network (COZONE)
An interdisciplinary research network, to promote the coastal zone research community providing a sustainable informal network of researchers, consulting organisations and end users, of all interests in the coastal zone. Organises workshops on all coastal issues from the backshore out into coastal waters, and promotes new research applications.
http://cozone.org.uk/
Marine Conservation Society
UK charity dedicated to the protection of the marine environment and its wildlife. Includes information about marine resources and current threats.
http://www.mcsuk.org/
PACON International
PACON International is an international, non-profit, professional marine science and technology society dedicated to the sharing of scientific and technical information among those interested in the future of the world's oceans with a Pacific focus. Facilitates the biennial Pacific Congress on Marine Science and Technology.
http://www.hawaii.edu/pacon/
The Coastal Union (EUCC)
An association with members and member organisations in 40 countries. Founded in 1989 with the aim of promoting coastal conservation by bridging the gap between scientists, environmentalists, site managers, planners and policy makers, it has grown since then into the largest network of coastal practitioners and experts in Europe, with 14 National Branches and offices in seven countries.
http://www.eucc.nl/
Oceanographers Net
Oceanographers Net is an online portal for the oceanographic community and for anyone interested in the oceans.
http://www.oceanographers.net/
Marine Technology Society
A non-profit international professional organization established in 1963 to promote the exchange of information in ocean and marine engineering, science, and policy. MTS has over 2000 current members.
http://www.mtsociety.org/
Cetacean Society International
CSI is an all-volunteer, non-profit conservation, education, and research organization based in the USA, with volunteer representatives in 26 countries around the world. Dedicated to the preservation and protection of cetaceans and the marine environment on a global basis.
http://csiwhalesalive.org/
Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA)
A non-governmental and non-profit regional organization for promoting the educational, scientific and technological development of all aspects of marine sciences throughout the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region.
http://pages.intnet.mu/ams/wiomsa.htm
The National Association of Marine Laboratories
provide information on the rich environmental mosaic of coastal habitats where land meets sea.
http://hermes.mbl.edu/labs/NAML/
The Coral Reef Alliance
Promotes coral reef conservation around the world by working with marine recreation providers, park managers, and local communities to establish conservation alliances and raise public awareness.
http://www.coralreefalliance.org/
Association of Marine Scientific Industries
Promotes recognition and expansion of the marine scientific industry through national and European initiatives and assists in the development of governmental oceanographic programmes and services by offering a means of active and positive co-operation with the European Commission and national governments.
http://www.maritimeindustries.org/about/am...
Institute of Marine Engineers (IMarE)
Information about the Institute and its activities.
http://www.imarest.org/
EARSeL Special Interest Group Remote Sensing of the Coastal Zone
Discussion group on remote sensing of coastal zones, including ground truth data sampling and modelling, focusing on substances and pollutants, processes and coastal zone management.
http://las.physik.uni-oldenburg.de/projekt...
Society for Underwater Technology
a multi-disciplinary learned Society which brings together individuals and organisations from more than 30 countries who have a common interest in underwater technology, ocean science and offshore engineering.
http://www.sut.org.uk/
The Hydrographic Society
membership is open to all with an interest in surveying at sea. Aims include the promotion of the science of surveying over water and related disciplines as well as the fostering of recognised standards of education and training for those engaged, or intending to engage in hydrographic work.
http://www.hydrographicsociety.org/
Remotely Operated Vehicle Committee of the Marine Technology Society
Promotes the international interchange of technical information between industrial, academic, defense and other organizations.
http://www.rov.org/
Oceanographic Society of Japan (JOS)
Includes information on membership, officers, meeting announcements, and publications.
http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/kaiyo/index-e.html
European Cetacean Society
A 500 member (1998 count) organization. It is aimed at the exchange of information between dolphin and whale researchers inside and outside Europe. The ECS is therefore a scientific organization, but many members are just interested in whales and dolphins without being professional biologists.
http://web.inter.nl.net/users/J.W.Broekema...
The Oceanography Society
founded in 1988 to disseminate knowledge of oceanography and its application through research and education, to promote communication among oceanographers, and to provide a constituency for consensus-building across all the disciplines of the field.
http://www.tos.org/
American Society of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO)
The purposes of ASLO are to promote the interests of limnology, oceanography and related sciences, to foster the exchange of information across the range of aquatic science, and to further investigations dealing with these subjects.
http://aslo.org/
International Marine Mammal Association
Dedicated to the conservation of marine mammals and their habitats worldwide, through research and education.
http://www.imma.org/
Society for Marine Mammalogy
evaluates and promotes the educational, scientific and managerial advancement of marine mammal science. Any person is qualified for full membership who is a professional in natural science or the management, husbandry, conservation or training of marine mammals.
http://www.marinemammalogy.org/
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Technical forum promotes standards to encourage safety and limit pollution on the world's waterways.
http://www.imo.org/
Marinalg, worldwide association, seawed-derived hydrocolloids
Worldwide association to promote image and use of seewed derived hydrocolloids in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries
http://www.marinalg.org/
Florida Oceanographic Society
Promotes the knowledge and understanding of marine resources through education, public awareness, and research. Location, coastal center hours, and information.
http://www.fosusa.org/
Association of Marine Scientists (AMS)
A non-governmental organization which aims at providing a common platform for marine scientists in Mauritius to interact with each other.
http://pages.intnet.mu/ams/index.htm
MarTech - Virtual Institute Marine Technologies
MarTech aims at enhancing the knowledge transfer and collaboration in scientific marine research by joining distributed expertise in development of scientific sensor packages for deployment on underwater platforms.
http://www.martech-institute.org
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Meeresforschung (DGM)
Offers an organizational framework for the exchange of information and opinions concerning marine research topics. Also publishes a newsletter containing contributions and information from all areas of marine research which serves as a forum for discussions among its readers.
http://www.meeresforschung.de/DGM/
River Ocean
Encourage stewardship for and sustainable use of all areas of the water environment. Provides information on projects, events and resources.
http://www.riverocean.org.uk/
Afri Oceans Conservation Alliance
AOCA seeks to align and partner with organisations, scientists and environmentalists that subscribe to policies that promote sustainable marine conservation and development.
http://www.aoca.org.za/
The Hydrographic Society of America
serves as the focal point for activities in America. Membership is open to any individual or organization with an interest in surveying afloat. No formal qualifications are required.
http://www.thsoa.org/
International Commission for the Scientific Exploration of the Mediterranean Sea (CIESM)
The Commission is currently funded by 22 Member States which support the work of a large scientific network - some 500 institutes and over 2500 researchers - united by a commitment to promote marine science for the lasting protection of the Mediterranean Sea and for the well-being of its coastal populations.
http://www.ciesm.org/
ANalyse Educatie en Marien Oecologisch ONderzoek (ANEMOON)
A society for people interested in marine biology near the coast of the Netherlands. The fact that ANEMOON is strictly for amateurs does not prevent a very professional approach. There are many people that help in the gathering and processing of data on the organisms that are found. ANEMOON already has an impressive database and a long list of publications to their credit.
http://www.anemoon.org/
Seas At Risk (SAR)
An independent non-governmental federation of national and international environmental organisations concerned with the protection and restoration of the marine environment.
http://www.seas-at-risk.org/
Australian Marine Sciences Association
a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting marine science and coordinating discussion and debate of marine issues in Australia.
http://www.amsa.asn.au/
Andean Explorers Foundation & Ocean Sailing Club (AEFOSC)
Dedicated to the advancement of historical field and oceanic research through exploration in little-known areas around the world
http://www.aefosc.org/
Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
Dedicated to study, research and education. Includes species information, news, marine life sightings, online sightings report, opportunities to volunteer, and an international list of links to related sites.
http://whales.gn.apc.org/
Massachusetts Ocean Technology Network
Collaborative whose purpose is to promote, support and expand New England marine technology manufacturing businesses. Info provided on events, workshops, member companies, products and services.
http://www.motn.org/
The Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island
Offers 4 - 6.5 hr whale watches with the Viking Fleet out of Montauk, Long Island, NY during July and August.
http://www.cresli.org/
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