Marine Science & Oceanography

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To understand key processes driving the world's ocean ecosystems, their evolution, and their fundamental relationship to life on earth through interrelated research, education, and technology transfer programs.

TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION OF OCEAN ECOSYSTEMS WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SEA TURTLES.

OCEAN LEADERSHIP SHAPES THE FUTURE OF OCEAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY THROUGH DISCOVERY, UNDERSTANDING AND ACTION. OCEAN LEADERSHIP PROVIDES EXPERTISE IN MANAGING, COORDINATING, AND FACILITATING SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS; INFLUENCING SOUND OCEAN POLICY; AND EDUCATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF OCEAN LEADERS.

Support the conservation of marine species and populations by developing, improving and using technologies to conduct scientific research into their biology, behavior and physiology to improve public knowledge of marine species and human affects on them.

SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY, AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY, TO INSPIRE CONSERVATION OF ATLANTIC WHITE SHARKS.

OCEANS INITIATIVE CONDUCTS USE-INSPIRED CONSERVATION SCIENCE TO IDENTIFY MARINE SPECIES MOST IN NEED OF PROTECTION AND WAYS TO REDUCE HUMAN IMPACTS TO ENSURE SURVIVAL AND RECOVERY OF MARINE SPECIES. OUR WORK GUIDES REAL-WORLD CONSERVATION DECISIONS TO PREVENT EXTINCTIONS, SAFEGUARD MARINE BIODIVERSITY, AND PROTECT WILD PLACES.

TO PREPARE AND PUBLISH INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS ON MARINE MAMMALS.

TO INSPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP OF FLORIDA'S COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY.

MRDF INSPIRES TODAY'S STUDENTS TO BECOME TOMORROW'S OCEAN PROTECTORS THROUGH OUR MARINELAB EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. WE USE PEER REVIEWED SCIENCE TO CREATE ENGAGING, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES FOR ONSITE AND VIRTUAL CLASS GROUPS & CAMPS, FREE LEARNING RESOURCES, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS. OUR MARINELAB UNDERSEA LABORATORY MUSEUM INVITES THE PUBLIC TO EXPERIENCE WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO LIVE AND WORK IN AN UNDERSEA RESEARCH STATION. OUR LOCATION IS AVAILABLE TO RESEARCHERS AND AGENCIES FROM WHICH TO BASE THEIR FIELD WORK.

THE MISSION OF THE HARBOR BRANCH OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT THE HARBOR BRANCH OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE, A RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY. THE HARBOR BRANCH OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE FOUNDATION PROVIDES (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

TO EMPOWER THE GLOBAL UNDERWATER SCIENCE COMMUNITY WITH THE TOOLS AND EXPERTISE REQUIRED TO EXPLORE THE GREATEST DEPTHS OF THE PLANET'S LARGEST AND DEEPEST BODIES OF WATER AND RETURN WITH DISCOVERIES THAT AMAZE AND INSPIRE A GLOBAL AUDIENCE.

THE NORTHEASTERN REGIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COASTAL AND OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEMS' (NERACOOS) MISSION IS TO PRODUCE, INTEGRATE AND COMMUNICATE HIGH- QUALITY INFORMATION THAT HELPS ENSURE SAFETY, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESILIENCE, AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF THE COASTAL OCEAN.

GLOS provides end-to-end data services that support science, policy, management, and industry in the Great Lakes.

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The organization is dedicated to conducting and facilitating research, education, and outreach that will sustain marine diversity for future generations.

THE PURPOSE OF RATES IS TO PROMOTE AND COORDINATE THE COLLABORATIVE AND COOPERATIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY BY AND AMONG COLLEGES, HIGH SCHOOLS, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, PUBLIC AND SCHOOL LIBRARIES, HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, GOVERNMENT OFFICES, BUSINESSES, HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONALS, OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTS BY PROVIDING ADVANCED TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES AND RELATED SERVICES, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING FACILITIES EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH THIRD PARTIES.

Project Oceanology is a year-round marine science and environmental education organization with a mission to nurture interest and inspire enthusiasm for science and our planet's marine environment.

TO ALIGN THE REGIONAL FRESH WATER RESEARCH COMMUNITY AND WATER-RELATED INDUSTRIES TO ESTABLISH THE MILWAUKEE 7 REGION AS THE GLOBAL CAPITAL FOR FRESH WATER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, THROUGH THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATION ON FRESH WATER RESEARCH, THE FOSTERING OF FRESH WATER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, OUTREACH TO THE PUBLIC ON THE ADVANCES IN FRESH WATER TECHNOLOGY, AND THE PROMOTION OF A GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING OF FRESH WATER CULTURE.

BEACON INSTITUTE, LOCATED IN BEACON (DUCHESS COUNTY), NEW YORK, IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATION WITH THE MISSION TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A GLOBAL CENTER FOR SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION THAT ADVANCES RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC POLICY REGARDING RIVERS AND ESTUARIES. BEACON INSTITUTE IMPLEMENTS ITS MISSION THROUGH A MULTI-DICIPLINARY FOCUS ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, AND POLICY.

THE PORT TOWNSEND MARINE SCIENCE CENTER INSPIRES CONSERVATION OF THE SALISH SEA.

TO ENGAGE IN AND FACILITATE COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH AND PROJECTS WITH LOBSTERMEN, SCIENTISTS, AGENCIES AND RESOURCE MANAGERS PROMOTING THE HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE AMERICAN LOBSTER FISHERY WITHIN THE GULF OF MAINE ECOSYSTEM.

THE WORLD OCEAN COUNCIL ENCOURAGES, PROMOTES, AND DEVELOPS AWARENESS WITHIN THE OCEAN INDUSTRY AND THE WIDER PUBLIC OF THE NEED FOR A HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE GLOBAL OCEAN AND PROMOTES SUSTAINABLE OCEAN USES.

Our mission has many facets: 1. To exchange information with one another, thus sharing our collective knowledge on successful husbandry of the animals in our care and promoting education on advanced captive husbandry practices. 2. To promote captive propagation and exchange of ornamentals within our organization and encourage conservation both within and outside of the aquarium trade. 3. To encourage public outreach through Internet presence and interaction with the marine aquarium trade. 4.) To further our understanding of the oceans and ocean life by providing education on the current status of the world's coral reefs and ongoing research in the scientific community regarding coral reefs.

TO PROTECT THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT AND ITS WATERSHEDS THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND RESTORATION. THE ORGANIZATION'S MAIN FOCUS IS ONTHE ISSUE OF PLASTIC POLLUTION AND ITS EFFECT ON THE MARINE ECOSYSTEM AND POTENTIAL RISKS TO HUMAN HEALTH THROUGH THE TRANSFER OF TOXINS FROM INGESTED PLASTIC DEBRIS BY FISH AND THROUGH THE FOOD CHAIN. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL IS TO DEVELOP A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THE IMPACT OF PLASTICS ON OUR MARINE ENVIORNMENT BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE ECOLOGICAL VALUE AND VULNERABILITIES OF OUR OCEANS AND HOW INDIVIDUAL ACTIONS INFLUENCE THE MARINE ECOSYSTEM AND HUMAN HEALTH.

TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AND PROMOTE CONSERVATION AND PROVIDE EDUCATION FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE MARINE ECOSYSTEM.

Evaluate and promote the educational, scientific and managerial advancement of marine mammal science. Gather and disseminate to members of the Society, the public, public and private institutions, scientific, technical and management information through publications and meetings.Provide scientific information, as required, on matters related to the conservation and management of marine mammals.

THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO ADVANCE THE STUDY, PRESERVATION, SCIENTIFIC, AND MEDICAL APPLICATION OF SEASHELLS AND TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR DISCUSSION AND DIRECT OBSERVATION IN THE FIELD OF MALACOLOGY.

MARINE RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND WHALE RESCUE

THROUGH A SERIES OF INTEGRATED PROGRAMS, OREF 1) SUPPORTS AND CONDUCTS SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND EXPLORATION OF THE EARTH'S OCEANS WITH A WORLD CLASS RESEARCH AND EXPLORATION SHIP AND PACKAGE OF EQUIPMENT, ENABLING SUCH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND EXPLORATION AND 2) DOCUMENTS AND DISTRIBUTES MEDIA AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION HIGHLIGHTING THAT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND EXPLORATION TO PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS, ENGAGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF THE OCEANS AND THE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES THEY SUPPORT. OREF MAY CARRY OUT ITS SOCIAL WELFARE PURPOSES DIRECTLY OR IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, ENTITIES OR PARTNERS.

TO PERFORM AND ADVANCE BASIC SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH FOR PUBLIC DISSEMINATION AND BENEFIT ON TOPICS RELATING TO CLIMATE AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

To provide a marine science environmental education professional organization tasked with the sharing ideas and expanding the awareness of Marine life and science.

TO ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE OF STREAM AND RIVER ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH, TO DEVELOP & COMMUNICATE NEW ECOLOGICAL IDEAS, TO PROVIDE SOLUTIONS FOR WATER RESOURCE PROBLEMS WORLDWIDE, AND TO PROMOTE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF FRESHWATER ECOLOGY THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, WATERSHED RESTORATION, CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE.

ALTASEA AT THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES IS DEDICATED TO ACCELERATING SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATION, ADVANCING AN EMERGING BLUE ECONOMY THROUGH BUSINESS INNOVATION AND JOB CREATION, AND INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION, ALL FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE, JUST AND EQUITABLE WORLD.

Explore protect the ocean by advancing public awareness of the oceans importance as Earths life support system, furthering scientific knowledge of ocean systems igniting public support for a network of MPAs--Hope Spots--Mission Blue aims to save and restore the ocean. Collectively, with the ocean community, our goal is 30 protection by 2030.

As part of its mission as a Regional Coastal Observing System under the IOOS/NOAA program (https://ioos.noaa.gov/), CARICOOS (http://www.caricoos.org/) collects and distributes decision supporting data and products to diverse sectors in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Island including federal and state agencies, marine observers ranging from beachgoers to ship operators and others. Data and forecasts originated and distributed by CARICOOS include waves, winds, currents, storm surge, beach pathogens as well as other biological, chemical and physical properties of the ocean.

Facilitate a broader understanding of the relevance of marine technology to wider global issues by enhancing the dissemination of marine technology information. Promote and improve marine technology and related educational programs. Advance the development of the tools and procedures required to explore, study and further the responsible and sustainable use of the oceans.

TO MEET THE CHANGING AND EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING NEEDS OF PROFESSIONAL MARINERS AND OTHER MARINE INDUSTRY SPECIALISTS AS WELL AS SERIOUS RECREATIONAL BOATING FOR MEN AND WOMEN

BRISTOL BAY SCIENCE & RESEARCH INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS TO UNDERTAKE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT THAT WILL FOSTER ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL BENEFITS TO THE RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITIES OF BRISTOL BAY AND ENSURE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE REGION'S RENEWABLE NATURAL RESOURCES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON ITS FISH STOCKS AND FISHERIES.

TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE HEALTH OF THE MARINE ECOSYSTEM BY PROMOTING AND IMPLEMENTING SCIENCE BASED RESTORATION AND STEWARDSHIP, ENHANCING COLLABORATION, AND ATTRACTING RESOURCES FOR THE WORK OF THE INITIATIVE.

THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS TO PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN OCEAN SCIENCES THROUGH RESEARCH PLANNING, WORKSHOPS, SYMPOSIA, AND PUBLICATIONS.

Marine Applied Research & Exploration MARE provides technology and offshore operations expertise needed to see and work in deepwater marine environment - those beyond the reach of most divers. MARE collaborates with scientists, resource managers and environmental groups.

FOSTERING SUSTAINABLE SHELLFISH RESOURCES AND A HEALTHY MARINE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.

To research and develop healthy climate solutions comprising global food security, ecosystem regeneration and carbon balance in seas and soils.

Research, education and conservation work to improve the health & productivity of coastal envirmonments for endangered species & human livlihoods that depend on them.

TO ADVANCE THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE BIOLOGY OF MARINE ANIMALS ESPECIALLY THE HEAVILY IMPACTED ELASMOBRANCH FISH FAUNA (SHARKS AND RAYS); TO EDUCATE FUTURE SCIENTISTS AT THE UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE LEVELS; AND TO DISSEMINATE OUR RESEARCH RESULTS TO ADVANCE THE FIELD OF MARINE SCIENCE AND CONVERSATION BIOLOGY, AS WELL AS RAISE PUBLIC PERCEPTION AND AWARENESS OF SHARKS AND OTHER MARINE SPIECIES.

Secure a sustainable future for fisheries and fishing communities in Eastern Maine and beyond, with goals to:1) Deliver practical tools and support for today's fishermen to adapt and succeed in a changing fishery.2) Partner with schools and community-based groups to provide K-12, university-level, and professional education to prepare fishermen, regulators and scientists for effective co-management roles.3) Lead an initiative to establish the Eastern Gulf of Maine as the first U.S. Ecosystem-based pilot where fisheries are co-managed by fishermen, community-based organizations, scientists and governments.4) Contribute to ongoing learning and science-based policy for sustainable fisheries locally, nationally and globally.5) Inform the public about a sustainable fishing future and engage broad support for the mission within and beyond Eastern Maine fishing communities.6) Strengthen the Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries as a vital and maturing organization.

The Florida Ocean Alliance is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to bringing together the private sector, academia, and nonprofit research organizations in Florida to protect and enhance Florida's coastal and ocean resources for continued social and economic benefits.