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Aquatic Ecology Internet Resources
Coral Reef
Hypoxia
Harmful Algal Blooms
Federal
- U.S. Ocean Action Plan
On December 17, 2004, President Bush established by Executive Order a
Cabinet-level “Committee on Ocean Policy” to coordinate the activities of
executive branch departments and agencies regarding ocean-related matters in an
integrated and effective manner to advance the environmental and economic
interests of present and future generations of Americans.
- Environmental Protection Agency
The mission of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is to protect public
health and to safeguard and improve the natural environment - air, water, and
land - upon which human life depends.
- Forest Service
Useful web site with maps, publications and directory. Contains links to other
natural resource sites.
- National Biological Service
Now known as the Biological Resources Division of the U.S. Geological Survey,
its mission is to work with others to provide the scientific understanding and
technologies needed to support the sound management and conservation of our
Nation's biological resources.
- United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Part of the Department of the Interior, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
conserves, protects and enhances fish and wildlife and their habitats for the
continuing benefit of the American people.
- Agricultural Research Service - National Programs
A strong research and technology development program for U.S. aquaculture, led
by the Agricultural Research Service, would offer significant benefits to both
producers and consumers by enhancing the production efficiency, profitability,
and quality of aquaculture products and systems.
Education
- National Sea Grant
The National Sea Grant Program sponsors university research, education, and
public outreach that fosters wise use and conservation of Alaska's coastal and
marine resources.
- University of Washington School of Fisheries
Retrieve information on the school, such as staff, faculty, graduate students,
academic programs, research activities, and more.
- Wetland Biogeochemistry Institute
Conducts investigations of wetland soils and sediment in fresh, brackish, and
salt marsh environments.
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
Unique collection of individuals working toward one primary goal: to be a world
leader in advancing and communicating a basic understanding of the oceans and
their decisive role in addressing global questions.
Nonprofit Organizations
- Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
The mission of the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is to build, to maintain, and
to serve the partnership among the general public, the private sector, and
government that is essential for establishing and sustaining policy, programs
and the political will to preserve and restore the resources of the Chesapeake
Bay.
- American Fisheries Society
Oldest and largest professional society representing fisheries scientists.
Promotes scientific research and enlightened management of resources for optimum
use and enjoyment by the public. It also encourages a comprehensive education
for fisheries scientists and continuing on-the-job training.
- Institute for Fisheries Resources
Dedicated to the study, protection and enhancement of both marine and anadromous
biological resources on the Pacific coast of the United States and Canada. The
Institute is independent of but affiliated with the Pacific Coast Federation of
Fishermen's Associations - the largest organization of commercial fishermen on
the West Coast.
- American Institute of Fishery Research Biologists
Established in 1957, the Institute was founded to promote conservation and
proper utilization of fishery resources through application of fishery science.
Aquariums
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
The purpose of the Monterey Bay Aquarium is to stimulate interest, increase
knowledge and promote stewardship of Monterey Bay and the world's ocean
environment through innovative exhibits, public education and scientific
research.
- National Aquarium
Committed to serving a diverse constituency, the National Aquarium in Baltimore
seeks to stimulate interest in, develop knowledge about, and inspire stewardship
of aquatic environments.
- New England Aquarium
Located in Boston, Massachusetts, the New England Aquarium has provided a
crucial link between nature and society for over 25 years.
Aquatic Resources Beyond the United States
- International Council for the Exploration of the Sea
(ICES)
Oldest intergovernmental organization in the world concerned with marine and
fisheries science. Since its establishment in Copenhagen in 1902, ICES has been
a leading scientific forum for the exchange of information and ideas on the sea
and its living resources, and for the promotion and coordination of marine
research by scientists within its member countries.
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