Earth Sciences: Oceanography: Associations and Societies: Page 2

Information about CRESLI's research, education, and outreach programs to promote stewardship and conservation of coastal ecosystems, and especially their marine mammals and sea turtles.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For teachers, students and others interested in the marine environment. The DRIFT is the quarterly newsletter.

promotes the knowledge and understanding of Florida's Marine resources through education, public awareness and the support of scientific research.

A registered charity which has pioneered the study of the whales, dolphins and porpoises found in the waters of the Hebrides. Using study techniques that neither harm nor seriously disturb the animals, the research work undertaken provides those who manage Scotland's wildlife and habitats with the information they need to achieve effective conservation.

A new, all embracing professional body established to meet the needs of professionals - engineers, scientists and technologists - operating in the marine environment.

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.