Associations and Societies
Links
International Commission for the Scientific Exploration of the Mediterranean Sea (CIESM)
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.
International Marine Mammal Association
Dedicated to the conservation of marine mammals and their habitats worldwide, through research and education.
International Maritime Organisation (IMO)
United Nations Agency concerned with the safety of shipping and cleaner oceans.
Marinalg, worldwide association, seawed-derived hydrocolloids
Worldwide association to promote image and use of seewed derived hydrocolloids in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries
Marine and Oceanographic Technology Network
MOTN is a regional association comprised of various members of the marine and oceanographic community located throughout the New England area.
Marine Conservation Society
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.
Marine Technology Society
A non-profit international professional organization established in 1963 to promote the exchange of information in ocean and marine engineering, science, and policy. MTS has over 2000 current members.
MERI
Committed to the health and well being of marine mammals and their coastal habitats around the world.
National Association of Marine Laboratories
http://hermes.mbl.edu/labs/NAML/
USA nonprofit organization of over 120 members employing more than 10,000 scientists, engineers, and professionals and representing marine and Great Lakes laboratories.
New Zealand Region of the Hydrographic Society
http://www.hydrographicsociety.org.nz/
is a sub-branch of the Australasian Branch of the Hydrographic Society with members representing the fields of hydrography, oceanography, geophysics, civil engineering and associated disciplines at all levels of expertise.



