an international marine wildlife conservation organization whose mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world's oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species

focuses on conservation of coastal ecosystems

a voluntary association of conservation, fishing, and Alaska Native organizations working to protect and restore the amazing diversity of the North Pacific’s ocean ecology, including fish, wildlife, and seabirds and their habitat, while providing for sustainable human uses

online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology at the University of Michigan

of organizations working together to promote krill conservation, small shrimp-like organism that weigh no more than a paper clip, but plays a crucial role in the icy Antarctic ecosystem

an extensive compilation of EU efforts to characterize the economic value of biodiversity

a legal blog that discusses the Endangered Species Act

a global review of the threat of extinction for marine vertebrates, plants and selected invertebrates

search of current news

promotes the protection of our coastal economies, oceans, marine wildlife, and fishing industry

a research facility at Coconut Island, HI that is associated with the Marine Biology Department at the University of HI

promotiong scientific research into all aspects of life in the sea

a comprehensive and easily used source of information about marine habitats, communities and species around Britain and Ireland

aims 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

features streaming video, still photography and writings about the underwater world with intention to educate and promote care for the marine environment

OBIS allows users to search marine species datasets from all of the world's oceans

a project to study the last healthy, undisturbed places in the ocean; includes blog and maps relating project progress

mission is to protect marine wildlife worldwide through an integrated program of scientific research, environmental education and volunteerism

specialises in investigating the biology of marine mega-fauna, including sharks, rays, marine mammals and turtles, and advises governmental, non-governmental and industry on relevant conservation issues

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

is an international and interdisciplinary marine conservation organization that conducts research, empowers communities, establishes protected areas, manages fisheries, advances education, promotes integrated policy, and redresses habitat loss

describes the responsibilities of Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) with respect to protecting the diversity of species in specifically assigned regions

a selection of photographs of nudibranchs and other sea slugs taken while scuba diving around Scotland

works to ensure the survival of sea turtles through research, education, advocacy and the protection of the natural habitats

fights to protect endangered sea turtle populations in ways that meet the ecological needs of the sea turtles and the oceans and the needs of the local communities