an online encyclopedia containing information about the oceans; it is designed as a resource for those whose aim is to return the world's oceans to their former condition

educational project celebrating marine biodiversity and exploring ways to help svae oceans

provides a broad introduction to the oceans and their dynamic systems

information from the United Nations regarding their activities in regard to oceans and the laws that apply to them

report from Multinational Monitor regarding the precarious state of the World's ocean

provides news and information about the oceans, especially the Gulf of Mexico

responsible for archiving and distributing data relevant to the physical state of the ocean; primarily satellite data for use in oceanographic and interdisciplinary scientific research, and some educational products

an international, peer-reviewed, open-access, online publication, PLoS ONE welcomes reports on primary research from any scientific discipline; searchable by keyword

the official federal portal for the Deepwater BP oil spill response and recovery providing the public with information on the response, current operations, news and updates, how to file a claim and obtain other assistance, and links to federal, state and local partners

oceanographic library at the University of California-San Diego

EDF provides a rating system to aid consumers in making their seafood choices

a project designed to raise awareness of the world ocean and the life within it, promoting actions to conserve the ocean and the web of life it supports

seeks to present the truth about ocean decline, highlighting the severe crisis faced by oceans today

a specialized information service on environment and development, produced by the Inter Press Service

an international network of aquariums, zoos, museums, and conservation organizations working to create an understanding among their visitors and members of the significance of the oceans and the role each person plays in conserving our ocean planet for the future

University of East Anglia provides information about their research programs in Meteorology, Oceanography and Climate Dynamics

from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, provides Canadians with information about steps to follow when involved in projects in or near water

graphics that show the decrease in size and numbers of tuna in the Mediterranean Sea (pdf)