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Oceans and Coastal Protection Division features in-depth information on pollution in coastal areas of America. Topics include coral reefs, dredged materials, marine debris and invasive species. A division of the EPA.
OrcaLab centers around the philosophy that it is possible to study wild animals without interfering with their lives or habitat. OrcaLab provides news flashes, information, even video on one of the most beautiful creatures of the sea: the killer whale.
THE BEST COASTAL/MARINE LINKS
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 Center for Coastal Studies conducts scientific research with emphasis on marine mammals of the western North Atlantic. Read the fascinating accounts of whale rescue, or browse the research information on many different marine species.
Center for Marine Conservation hosts a beautiful site that promotes science-based advocacy, research and public education. CMC wants informed citizen participation to reverse the degradation of our oceans.
Clean Beaches Council works to sustain America's beaches by developing innovative approaches to coastal management and protecting the environment. Its flagship program is the Blue Wave Campaign - America's first environmental certification program for beaches.
Coastal America - This unique partnership of federal agencies, state and local governments, and private organizations works to identify and remove unnecessary policy or regulatory barriers to coastal restoration and protection. They have projects all over the U.S. involving military, corporate, and government power.
The Coastal Conservancy acts with others to preserve, protect and restore the resources of the California Coast. They provide project information, publications, and maps to spread their vision of a beautiful, restored and accessible coastline.
Coastal Research and Education Society - stimulates the preservation of ecosystems through the use of education programs for schools. Find out more about seal walks and whale watches. You can also view sequences from previous whale watches and see a humpback dive into the ocean with its beautiful fin!
Florida Marine Research Institute conducts research on the health of local marine ecologies. Their research statistics can be found here, along with descriptions of the many species of marine life in Florida.
Marine Ecology Station is based out of a floating barge in the port of Sidney, BC. Site has images, visiting hours, and project descriptions.
Marine Mammal Center recognizes human responsibility to use awareness in fostering the survival and conservation of habitats for marine mammals.
Monterey Bay Aquarium has all sorts of features to keep you entertained and informed. They have live webcams of penguins or kelp, interactive exhibits, and excellent educational resources.
Oceana is a new non-profit, international advocacy organization focused on protecting the world's oceans through public policy advocacy, science and economics, legal action, grassroots mobilization, and public education. Their site includes action alerts, flash video, polls, ocean stories, and more.
Oceans and Coastal Protection Division features in-depth information on pollution in coastal areas of America. Topics include coral reefs, dredged materials, marine debris and invasive species. A division of the EPA.
Ocean Voice International supports the bonding between people, marine life, and the environment. Contains interesting facts about marine life and the ocean as well as information about current and future environmental projects.
OrcaLab studies wild animals without interfering with their lives or habitat. OrcaLab provides news flashes, information, even video on one of the most beautiful creatures of the sea: the killer whale.
Phocoena.org tells the story of porpoise science and conservation. Features informative descriptions of the different kinds of porpoises, plus news on conservation and release programs.
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.
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