Earth Sciences: Oceanography: Associations and Societies: Page 2

A community based group set up in 1997 to facilitate projects aimed at addressing environmental issues in the Tasmanian coastal marine environment.

An association with members and member organisations in 40 countries. Founded in 1989 with the aim of promoting coastal conservation by bridging the gap between scientists, environmentalists, site managers, planners and policy makers, it has grown since then into the largest network of coastal practitioners and experts in Europe, with 14 National Branches and offices in seven countries.

An independent non-governmental federation of national and international environmental organisations concerned with the protection and restoration of the marine environment.

A largely voluntary, UK non-profit environmental organisation, involved in water related education, research and events.

The Commission is currently funded by 22 Member States which support the work of a large scientific network - some 500 institutes and over 2500 researchers - united by a commitment to promote marine science for the lasting protection of the Mediterranean Sea and for the well-being of its coastal populations.

A leading environmental charity in the UK dedicated solely to protecting the marine environment. It has worked successfully for twenty years to highlight issues of concern and threats to both marine wildlife and to the wider marine and coastal environment, and brings them to the attention of the public, media, politicians and Government agencies alike.

United Nations Agency concerned with the safety of shipping and cleaner oceans.

a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting marine science and coordinating discussion and debate of marine issues in Australia.

Engages in research on global ocean and climate change including development of mitigation methods and technologies to help restore the health of the world's oceans.

AOCA seeks to align and partner with organisations, scientists and environmentalists that subscribe to policies that promote sustainable marine conservation and development.