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| ABP Marine Environmental Research Ltd: Undertake hydraulic studies of the natural and built environment. Provide hydraulic design services to ports, undertake investigations for consultants, contractors, local authorities, water plc's, the Environment Agency and various Government Departments. Offering solutions for coastal, estuary, river and inland waterway environment and development needs ASA Applied Science Associates: marine science consulting firm ACOPS Advisory Committee on Protection of the Sea ARGOSS is at the leading edge of coastal mapping and marine information services for offshore and coastal engineering applications. Baltic Sea Research Institute Warnemünde (IOW) Borstad Associates Ltd.: offers remote sensing services to the environment and mining sectors using satellite and hyperspectral airborne sensors Center for Applied Coastal Research: coastal processes and coastal engineerng, University of Delaware, USA Center for Tropical Marine Ecology: partnership projects on aquatic ecology with partners from tropical countries Centre for Maritime and Regional History, Denmark : research centre and postgraduate study programme in maritime, regional and marine environmental history, and integrated coastal zone management. CERF Coastal Education and Research Foundation: nonprofit corporation dedicated to the advancement of the coastal sciences Coastal Management for Practitioners is a multi-topic curriculum designed to provide practical skills and information that coastal managers may not have acquired in-depth through their formal education. Coastal Management Framework This on-line course helps practitioners understand how to address complex issues by incorporating scientific knowledge and multiple perspectives within the legal and administrative framework Coastal
Management Web: Linking all global coastal management Web
sites (Aus) Coastal Resources Centre: Coastal Management: Projects/Research/Information, University of Rhode Island (US) Coastal Research Group, a division of Physical Geography of the University of Utrecht, the Netherlands: Strategic research in Physical Geography with special focus on coastal sediment processes and morphological changes in the nearshore zone Coastal Studies Research Group, the group examines various aspects of coastal environments, from the physical processes to the human impacts on today's coastline, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland DESIMA Decision Support for Integrated Coastal Zone Management Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea: major international instrument relating to the marine environment Environmental aspects of the offshore oil and gas development: information on the impact of the offshore oil and gas industry on the ocean environment and living resources EQUASIS: a data system collecting existing safety-related information on ships from both public and private sources Estuarine Research Federation: an international organization whose purpose is to promote research in estuarine and coastal waters, to promote communication between members of affiliated societies, to conduct meetings and to be available as a source of advice in matters concerning estuaries and the coastal zone FAO Fisheries Department: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations First European ICZM High Level Forum on Community Strategies for Integrated Coastal Zone Management To promote the integrated management of coastal zones in the EU Member States and in regional seas, facilitate stakeholder dialogue and exchange of information French
Observatory of Littoral GIWA Global International Waters Assessment: The aim of GIWA is to produce a comprehensive and integrated global assessment of international waters, the ecological status of and the causes of environmental problems in 66 water areas in the world, and to focus on the key issues and problems facing the aquatic environment in transboundary waters GPA: Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-Based Activities (UNEP) GREENPEACE Oceans campaign Global Marine Litter Information Gateway: To provide a clearing-house for supply and exchange of information on the global, regional and local problem of marine litter Global Water Partnership (GWP): facilitates the exchange of knowledge, experience and the practice of integrated water resources management HR Wallingford: research and consultancy organisation in civil engineering hydraulics and the water environment IACP International Association Cities and Ports: international network IAEA Marine Environment Laboratory (IAEA-MEL) in Monaco: help UN Member States understand, monitor and protect the marine environment and to co-ordinate technical aspects of international ocean protection, training and assistance programmes IAHR International Association of Hydraulic Engineering and Research Promotes the advancement and exchange of knowledge on water resources, river and coastal hydraulics, risk analysis, energy, environment, disaster prevention, industrial processes IAPH International Association of Ports and Harbors: worldwide association of ports and harbors; non-profit, non-governmental organization headquartered in Tokyo, Japan IAPSO International Association for the Physical Sciences of the Oceans ICES: International Council for the Exploration of the Sea ICZM Integrated Coastal Zone Management: strategies and technologies for the managment of coastal waters that will help to implement UNCLOS III ICZM Knowledge and Support Center A new ICZM Knowledge and Support Center to help in finding the information needed to carry out integrated coastal zone management. Although based in the United Kingdom, this site is intended to be international in scope so that coastal managers around the world can participate in information sharing, knowledge acquisition and support IHO International Hydrographic Organization: intergovernmental consultative and technical organization, established in 1921, to support the safety in navigation and the protection of the marine environment IMO: International Maritime Organization: the United Nations' specialized agency responsible for improving maritime safety and preventing pollution from ships. INSULA: International Scientfic Council for Island Development Integrated Coastal Management - An International Priority: developments and advances in ICM at the international, regional, and national levels International Centre for Island Studies (ICIS): encouragement of culturally-appropriate, environmentally-sound and socially-equitable development in small islands worldwide International Geographical Union Commission on Coastal Systems: The website for the IGU-CCS, giving news, contact details, diary of events, newsletters, etc International Water Law Project providing information on international water law and policy and related topics. Specifically, it offers treaties, articles, news stories, case law, Internet links, and other relevant information. International Year of the Ocean 1998, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, UNESCO International Whaling Commission: to keep under review and revise as necessary the measures laid down in the Schedule to the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling which govern the conduct of whaling throughout the world. Internet Guide to International Fisheries Law: resource centre for information on international fisheries law and management IOC Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO: programmes of the IOC, in particular marine sciences issues, integrated coastal area management, global ocean observing system, global directory of marine science professionals IOC/ICAM Marine Science and Observation Inputs to Integrated Coastal Area Management: programme to assist IOC Member States in their efforts to build marine scientific and technological capabilities in the field of Integrated Coastal Management as follow up of UNCED, Agenda 21. The programme will provide reliable marine scientific data, develop methodologies, disseminate information and build interdisciplinary capacity through symposia, workshops, seminars and training courses IOI International Ocean Institute: independent, non-governmental organisation devoted to studying and preserving the world's oceans ITOPF The International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation Limited: Objective technical advice, expertise, assistance and information on effective response to ship-source pollution JGOFS Joint Global Ocean Flux Study: A Core Project of the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme Joint Oceanographic Institutions (JOI): managing worldwide cooperative research programs for the oceanographic community Journal of International Wildlife Law & Policy research bibliographies on wildlife issues: this searchable bibliography focuses on law, science and policy issues related to small cetaceans (dolphins, porpoises and small whales), with over 2350 citations Large Marine Ecosystems of the World An ecosystem strategy for the assessment and management of international coastal ocean waters LOICZ, Land-Ocean Interactions in the Coastal Zone International MARE Center for Maritime Research: interdisciplinary social-science organization established by three university institutes in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The aim of MARE is to collect, advance, and apply scholarly knowledge on the relationship between humankind and the marine and coastal environments Maritime Research
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marinescienceandtechnology.com portal site dedicated to professionals working in marine science and technology MarineDataBroker: Development of a seamless, minimum intervention link (Data Broker) to allow end users working in the marine environmental emergency application domain to access and use large distributed datasets of environmental parameters MSC Marine Stewardship Council: non-profit, international body, promotion of sustainable and responsible fisheries and fishing practices worldwide Nautilus Consultants: An international management consultancy specialising in the economic, commercial and environmental dimensions of natural resource use Nefisco foundation - Aquaculture and fisheries consultants: a non-profit foundation which supports the sustainable development of fisheries and aquaculture in developing countries by providing professional services in fisheries, aquaculture, training and research NetCoast: Coastal Zone Management. Coastal Zone Management Centre, RIKZ (NL). Ocean Imaging: Ocean Imaging Corporation specializes in the acquisition, processing and analysis of aerial and satellite-derived environmental data Ocean Trust: provide a balanced source of information on ocean issues and innovative solutions that bridge the interests of science, conservation, and food production for humanity OCEAN98: Year of the Oceans. OCEAN 98 organisation. OCEANIC: Ocean Information Center (USA) OceanPortal: a high-level directory of Ocean Data and Information related web sites (by Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO) Oil-Spill_Info : to provide materials and references in case of an oil spill response (by E-Tech) Oil Spill Web: International Resource and Information Center oneFish Community Directory: An online database and directory of fisheries and aquatic research and development information ONEOCEAN.ORG: Coastal Resource Management Project (CRMP) ecotourism project (Philippines) PEW Fellows Program in Marine Conservation: grants Port Maritime Information Gateway: portal of maritime resources on the internet Phocoena.org: porpoise science and conservation ReefBase a global, online information system on coral reefs, providing a wealth of relevant information to coral reef researchers, coastal zone managers as well as the general public. Includes online mapping, statistics, photos, literature Resource materials for strengthening environmental rights in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia Scripps Institution of Oceanography Library: University of California, San Diego Sea Shepherd Conservation Society: a non-profit non-governmental organization (NGO) involved with the investigation and documentation of violations of international laws, regulations and treaties protecting marine wildlife species SeaCompanion Provides information on marine organisations, institutions and companies. Several databases are included, all searchable by free text, key-words and/or pre-defined categories Seal Conservation Society: worldwide conservation of the 33 pinniped species Seaturtle.org: sea turtle information available on the Internet SEAWEB: education and awareness raising world oceans Shark Trust The Trust was set up in July 1997 to promote the study, conservation and management of sharks, skates and rays in the UK and internationally. It is active member of the European Elasmobranch Association. SIDSnet: Small Island Developing States Network, global communities on island issues SIOCAM Strategic Initiative for Ocean and Coastal Management: enhancing the capabilities of existing and future ocean and coastal management projects through the systematic identification, documentation and sharing of best practices and lessons learned. SIOCAM is a Global Project of UNDP SIWI Stockholm International Water Institute: scientific, technical and educational organization that contributes to international efforts to combat the escalating global water crisis Small Islands Information Network Spearhead Exhibitions Ltd: events in offshore oil & gas, marine science & ocean technology Stock Recruitment Database: Maps, plots, and numerical data relating to over 600 fish populations (over 100 species) from all over the world. Approximately 100 new populations are added per year The Cousteau Society A membership-supported, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the protection and improvement of the quality of life for present and future generations The Ocean Project: Ocean Conservation through Education, Awareness, and Networking The Seapower Portal - Marine Renewable Energy Association to help establish the marine renewables industry by promoting collaboration to develop a range of technologies to harness energy from the sea, and develop performance and testing standards for wave and tidal stream generating devices. TOS The Oceanography Society non-profit organization, District of Columbia UNCLOS: United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea- table of contents United Nations Atlas of the Oceans: The Atlas is an information system designed for use by policy makers who need to become familiar with ocean issues and by scientists, students and resource managers who need access to underlying data bases and approaches to sustainability UNESCO Bilko project: computer-based learning (CBL) modules for coastal and marine remote sensing UNESCO-CSI: Environment and development in Coastal Regions and Small Islands WDCS Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society: campaigns, conservation, research and education work WAS World Aquaculture Society: improve communication and information exchange within the diverse global aquaculture community Whale-Watching-Web: whale watching world-wide Wise Coastal Practices for Sustainable Human Development: (username= csi; password= wise) hosted by UNESCO-CSI: Environment and development in Coastal Regions and Small Islands Woods Hole Group: consultancy on environmental problems of coastal and oceanographic issues World Conservation Monitoring Centre Marine Programme World Ports: search database World Resources Institute; Coastal and Marine Resources: policy research and technical assistance on global environmental issues (USA) World Water Vision: programme of the World Water Council Year of the Ocean 1998 by Environmental News Network
Aarhus Clearinghouse for Environmental Democracy: This website aims to highlight and promote awareness of issues covered by the Aarhus Convention. Aarhus is the Danish city where the UNECE Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters was signed in 1998 ARD Associates in Rural Development, Inc.: consultancy in a broad range of planning, design, implementation, and applied research services ARKive: electronic archive of photographs, moving images and sounds of endangered species and habitats. It will relate closely to the Red Data Books and the work of the World Conservation Monitoring Centre (WCMC) Biodiversity and conservation: a hyper text book. The origin, nature and value of biological diversity, the threats to its continued existence, and approaches to preserving what is left. Center for Geo Information (Wageningen University and the Winand Staring Centre): provision of university-level education and research on geoinformation science, with a view to supporting policy development and the design and management of rural areas CITES Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: entered into force on 1 July 1975 and now has a membership of 150 countries. These countries act by banning commercial international trade in an agreed list of endangered species and by regulating and monitoring trade in others that might become endangered CMS Convention on Migratory Species COMREC, Coastal Management Research Centre A centre for research and education on phenomena related to coastal issues. COMREC is a co-operation between Södertörns högskola and the Department of Systems Ecology at Stockholm University COZONE - Coastal Zone Research Network To encourage new multidisciplinary research collaborations and to bring together an extended community of researchers and end-users of research. Earth Summit 2002: Building Partnerships for Sustainable Development EarthTrends: the environmental information portal Eco-Guide International: a non-profit organisation developing and carrying out nature-conservation-projects with eco-partners and the local population EnviroLink Network: environmental resource ETI - Expert Center for Taxonomic Identification: improving the quantity, quality and accessibility of taxonomic information on CD-ROMs and the online WBD Global Biodiversity Information Facility: An interoperable network of biodiversity databases and information technology tools that will enable users to navigate and put to use the world's vast quantities of biodiversity information to produce national economic, environmental and social benefits Global Ecovillage Network The GEN is a non-profit organisation that links eco-villages and related projects around the world IFAW International Fund for Animal Welfare: protecting animals and their environments worldwide IIED Resource Centre: International Institute for Environment and Development, environmental information service IMCG International Mire Conservation Group INES International Network of Engineers and Scientists for Global Responsibility: nonprofit NGO (non-governmental organization), recognized by the United Nations, concerned about the impact of science and technology on society International Geographical Union IUCN: The World Conservation Union. Its mission is to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. NIPR: New Ideas in Pollution Regulation Newsnet-21: environment news and information service, the Conservation Foundation (UK) OECD: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - Environmental issues PANGAEA Network for Geological and Environmental Data RAMSAR: Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Reuters Daily Environment News SD Gateway The SD Gateway is a portal and information centre integrating on-line information about sustainable development compiled by SDCN, the Sustainable Development Communications Network. Species Survival Commission (SSC): conservation biological diversity Sustainable Development Online: providing a showcase for strategies and technologies for local-global Agenda 21 implementation Sustainable Tourism Research INterest Group (STRING), collection of internet resources relevant to sustainable tourism. Tata Energy Research Institute (TERI) : autonomous, non-profit research institute established in 1974. Conducting both scientific and policy research, its activities are in the fields of energy, environment, biotechnology, forestry and whole range of sustainable development issues, incl. " Measuring, monitoring, and managing sustainability: the coastal dimension" UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme): global environment UNEP GRID: Global Resource Information Database UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre WCMC: UNEP-WCMC will be responsible for developing a biodiversity information and monitoring system that will support the work of decision-makers in governments, the private sector and conservation and development agencies all over the world UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Wetlands International: Conservation of wetlands and wetland species, Africa, Europe and Middle East (NL) World Heritage List: List of heritage sites, UNESCO
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ARGOSS: is at the leading edge of coastal mapping and marine information services for offshore and coastal engineering applications. With many years of experience in projects and in-house available global databases of observations of wind, waves, sea level and currents ARGOSS is well placed to respond to needs of clients worldwide. Blue Flag campaign: eco label for beaches and marinas CIIRC International Centre for Coastal Resources Research, Barcelona, Spain Coastal Guide to Europe The Coastal Guide to Europe offers information to the visitor of coastal areas in Europe. Special attention is given to the history of the landscape, wildlife, nature and recreation areas and cultural heritage (historical cities, buildings and museums). Initial sections provide a NatureTop100 (selection of nature parks) and a Whale and Dolphin Watching Directory. Coastal Plaza Europe: a virtual meeting and market place for key instutions working in marine and coastal zones Coastal Zone Institute Cork, Ireland The Coastatlantic project (Interreg III B) - "Integrated Coastal Zone Management: Towards an Atlantic Vision" has a new website. A presentation of the project, a presentation of the partners and a presentation of the meetings are available on line. CoastBase: The European Virtual Coastal and Marine Data Warehouse. An open system architecture for integrated, distributed coastal and marine information search and access COMREC - Coastal Management Resource Centre. COMREC is a centre for research and education on phenomena related to coastal problems. COMREC is a co-operation between Södertörns högskola and the Department of Systems Ecology at Stockholm University. COZONE - A research group which aims at future understanding and effective management of the coastal zone through a combination of novel field experimentation and instrument design and through laboratory and numerical modelling studies of coastal processes, hydrodynamics and sediment dynamics CPMR Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions of Europe The CPMR's membership includes 144 regions from 26 states (EU and non-EU) that have joined trans-national co-operation networks as a way of strengthening their competitiveness The UK Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) are publishing a free brochure and CD ROM which provides electronic coverage (with web links) of more than 10 years of government-funded departmental research on the marine environment, focussing on the research conducted before DEFRA launched its web site. EAS European Aquaculture Society: international, non-profit association, with members in 59 countries worldwide working in any field related to aquaculture EcoPorts Collaborative research project of more than 25 European seaports, focussing on exchange of practical information on port related environmental issues Environment & Society Research Unit Research concerning how stakeholder participation and achievement of strategic objectives can be integrated, particularly relating to ICZM and MPAs ELOISE (European Land-Ocean Interactions Studies) Open Science Meeting ESPO: European Sea Ports Organisation EU Demonstration programme for ICZM EUCC- The Coastal Union’s updated and newly designed homepage: Learn about EUCC’s latest projects and activities and get updated on membership services and how to get involved! EURISLES: "European Islands System of Links and Exchanges", inter-regional co-operation network EUROCAT: the overall goal of the EUROCAT project is the achievement of integrated catchment management and sustainable use of water resources at a catchment scale. The project aims to integrate natural and social science to link the impacts affecting the coastal sea to the human activities developed along the catchments EurOcean:
a focal point for information in Europe on marine science and technology.
The EurOcean Internet portal intends to be an electronic platform
of communication and information for all actors with interest in
marine science and technology in Europe. One of its functions is
to be the IOC regional portal for Europe. The EurOcean portal provides
information in three main domains: marine research infrastructures,
national and European RTD programmes EUROCOAST Federation: European Coastal Association for Science and Technology EuroGOOS European Global Ocean Observing System, operational oceanography, Southampton Oceanography Centre European Commission DG XI Bathing Water Quality: Directive, Report and Tourist Atlas European Commission DG XII Marine Science and Technology Programme European Commission DG XIV Fisheries EWA European Water Association(former EWPCA European Water Pollution Control Association): a non-profit making European association promoting the advancement of water technology and dialogue with the European Commission, provides a forum for discussion of key technical and policy issues KeyWATER: the Information Portal for WATER People KIMO Local Authorities International Environmental Organisation: improvement of the the North Sea, Northern Arctic, North Atlantic and Irish Sea environment La Tene Maps: Producer of fishing areas maps, technical conservation measures charts, aquaculture maps, educational material for fisheries and aquaculture industries, species identification charts Marine Environment Unit - SAI/JRC: aims to develop, demonstrate and validate methodologies for the use of data from space and airborne Platforms in both operational applications and scientific investigations related to the marine environment Marine Safety : Given the importance of maritime safety to coastal regions, a number of Interreg IIIB Programmes have been brought together under the Maritime Safety Umbrella Operation. The Operation provides a ‘transprogramme’ enhancement which links and focuses the work of the Interreg IIIB projects addressing maritime safety issues (prevention, response, preparedness and integration) and related projects (e.g. coastal zone management, coastal protection, sea area / ocean spatial planning, etc.). It is the intention of the Umbrella Operation to actively seek links with initiatives being undertaken by projects within the North Sea, North West Europe, Northern Periphery, Atlantic and Baltic Sea Region Interreg IIIB Programme Areas. Projects from other programmes are expected to join later. MARSAIS Project funded under the Fifth (EC) RTD Framework Programme (1998-2002), aims to design and implement a prototype generic Marine Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Analysis and Interpretation System suitable for application in the coastal zone NIOZ Netherlands Institute for Sea Research: multidisciplinary marine research Paralia Nature: a multidiscplinary project that includes governments, ports, universities and expertise centres and is focussed on the proper implementation of habitat directive requirements Paris MOU The Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control: a system of harmonized inspection procedures designed to target sub-standards ships with the main objective being their eventual elimination Quality of Coastal Towns: Interreg IIC project, coastal councils in Belgium, Netherlands and the UK have agreed to collaborate with EUCC & North Holland in the preparation of integrated spatial planning studies, strategies and action plans for sustainable development SEA-SEARCH: guide to Oceanographic and Marine Data & Information in Europe TERRA Coastal Zone Management : an interregional cooperation project. It is embraced by the European Union's TERRA programme ARIS Agriculture and Regional Information Systems: monitoring Biodiversity in Central and Eastern Europe: a sampler with national biodiversity status information from 22 CEE and NIS countries Council of Europe: Environment and Regional Planning Earth Times: Web newspaper on the human environment and related economic, humanitarian and social issues ECNC European Centre for Nature Conservation: Uniting expertise on nature conservation (NL) ECoNETT: Coverage of sustainable tourism, World Travel & Tourism Council WTTC (UK) EECONET Action Fund: financial support for the protection and restoration of natural sites EECONET Alliance: The provisional website of the EECONET Alliance has been launched in combination with the existing website of the EECONET Action Fund. In October 2004, the EUCC, the ECNC and EUROSITE signed a Memorandum of Collaboration for the establishment of the EECONET Alliance. ENRIN Environmental and Natural Resource Information Network: in Central and Eastern Europe and the Newly Independent States ENVIRONMENT The EU supports research activities aimed at recommending practical ideas and technologies to help solve environmental problems. This website explains how the Commission's Environment research programme is tackling the research challenge. EURONATUR: Preservation of traditional cultural and natural landscapes by Europäische Stiftung Naturerbe (DE). EUROSITE network of organizations managing Europe's natural heritage EUROPARC Federation: (formally known as the Federation of Nature and National Parks of Europe) 200 nationally protected areas (DE) European Commission's Environment Directorate-General European
Community Biodiversity Clearing House Mechanism: contains
information and links to documents and data sources/databases and
person networks on: European DataBank Sustainable Development (INES): registration of institutions and experts in Europe working on sustainable development, launch April 2001 European Environment Agency EEA: Provision of information to policy making agents and the public (DK) EUROPEAN FOUNDATION for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions: theme Sustainable Development European Topic Centre on Terrestrial Environment Grazing in Nature reserves: by the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature Management and Fisheries Infra Eco Network Europe (IENE): a European network of experts and institutions involved in the field of habitat fragmentation and transportation infrastructure IRH Environnement provides a complete service covering all the activities of analysis, measurement, monitoring, inspections as well as research, technical assistance and construction management Life: European Commision DG Environment Natura 2000 network: EC Nature conservation policy by European Commission DG Environment NWMA Interreg II C: Within the framework of the EU Interreg II C Programme, concerning transnational co-operation on spatial planning for the North-Western Metropolitan Area PANParks: (Protected Area Network) Parks, a network of nature reserves in Europe Planta Europa The Planta Europa mission is to conserve the wild plants, both higher and lower, of Europe and their habitats. Plantlife Plantlife acts directly to stop common wild plants becoming rare in the wild, to rescue wild plants on the brink of extinction, and to protect sites of exceptional botanical importance. Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC): Assistance in solving environmental problems in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Stockholm Environmental Institute SEI is an independent, international policy research institute specialising in sustainable development and environmental issues. SEI conducts a comprehensive research, consulting and training program that focuses on the links between ecological, social and economic systems at global, regional, national and local levels. Stockholm World Water Week 2005 A homepage for the World Water Week in Stockholm, the leading annual global meeting place for the world's diverse water community, was created. It contains the information on the Stockholm Water Symposium, topical plenary sessions and panel debates, scientific workshops, independently organised seminars and side events, exhibitions and festive prize ceremonies. USAID: Environmental assistance in Central & Eastern Europe and the New Independent States. |
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ACC American Coastal Coalition: national membership organization, which serves as the voice of the nation's coastal communities in Washington, D.C., USA ACS American Cetacean Society: whale conservation group AFS American Fisheries Society: promotion of the conservation, development and wise utilization of the fisheries American Oceans Campaign: protection and preservation of the vitality of coastal waters, estuaries, bays, wetlands, and deep oceans ASIL American Society of International Law - Wildlife Interest Group: educate the legal community and the general public about the role of international wildlife law in protecting endangered species of fauna and flora ASLO American Society for Limnology and Oceanography Australian Institue of Marine Science: management of coral reef and mangrove habitats California Ocean and Coastal Environmental Access Network (Cal OCEAN): ocean and coastal data and information California, USA Center for Applied Coastal Research: coastal processes and coastal engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA Center for Coastal Geology: investigates geologic processes related to societal problems arising in coastal and marine environments including natural hazards, resources, and environmental change, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey Center for Coastal Studies: a private non-profit organisation for research, conservation and education in the coastal and marine environments (USA) Center for Marine Conservation: committed to conserving the abundance and diversity of the world's marine life and protecting the health of the oceans and seas (USA) Center for the Study of Marine Policy: Graduate College of Marine Studies, University of Delaware (USA) Centro de Pesquisa em Geofísica e Geologia (in Portugese) (Brasil) CHC Canadian Hydraulics Center: physical and numerical modelling and analysis services, specialized in coastal engineering, environmental hydraulics, and cold regions technology CICEET Cooperative Institute for Coastal and Estuarine Technology: Promoting innovative environmental technologies and techniques for the long term conservation of the nation's coastal estuarine resources Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana: preservation and conservation (USA) Coast Survey: official chartmaker USA Coastal Alliance: non-profit organization, increase public awareness of the coast (USA) Coastal Conservancy: preservation, protection and restoration of the resources of the California Coast, USA Coastal Council of New South Wales: an independent body that acts as a source of professional and independent advice to Government on coastal management issues. The Coastal Council will have a central role in monitoring the impact of the Coastal Policy, Australia Coastal Cooperative Research Centre: Provides decision-making tools and knowledge necessary for the effective management and ecosystem health of Australia's coastal zone, estuaries and waterways (Australia) Coastal Data Information Program CDIP: coastal environment data (USA) Coastal Engineering Data Retreiving System CEDRS: winds, waves, water levels, bathymetric data (USA) Coastal Engineering Page: hosted by the Center for Applied Coastal Research of the University of Delaware (USA) Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratry: Conceives, plans, coordinates and conducts hydraulic/coastal/ocean/hydrologic engineering, nearshore oceanography, water resources, and sedimentation research and data collection in support of civil works and military missions of the Corps of Engineers, Army, and Department of Defense, USA Coastal Zone: Research and Consultancy; Environmental Planning, Sustainable Development, Watershed Management, Coastal Zone Management CoastCare / South African Coastal Information Centre : to assist in the education and exchange of information about coastal issues Coasts under Stress: the Impact of Social and Environmental Restructuring on Environmental and Human Health in Canada COMA Coastal and Marine Specialty Group: Association of American Geographers CORE Consortium for Oceanographic Research & Education: association of U.S. oceanographic research institutions, universities, laboratories and aquaria CSBPA California Shore and Beach Preservation Association: educational and professional association (USA) EPA Environmental Protection Agency: Office of Water (USA) Fisheries and Oceans Canada: network of marine sciences centres Geological Survey of Canada (Atlantic): web site on the geology and physical processes of Canada's coastline Gestão Costeira Integrada: The first magazine about Integrated Coastal Zone Management for Portuguese language countries. HazNet.org Natural hazards, like hurricanes and shoreline erosion, affect everyone who lives and works on the coast. While you cannot control the forces of nature, you can learn how to protect your home, community, business and loved ones.(USA) Integrated Coastal Management Sustainability Research Project 2001 - 2002 Project of the University of Washington, USA, on sustainability of ICM in the Philippines and Indonesia IOTO Indian Ocean Tourism Organisation Marine Conservation Biology Institute (MCBI): nonprofit organization dedicated to safeguarding life in the sea by advancing the multidisciplinary science of marine conservation biology (USA) Marine Law Institute: University of Maine School of Law, the research and public service component of the Ocean and Coastal Law Program (USA) Marine Protected Areas of the United States: provides information on marine protected areas (MPAs) as required by Executive Order 13158. This site, managed jointly by the Departments of Commerce and the Interior, will report on our collective progress in implementing the Executive Order Marine Resource Management MRM: MS degree program, Oregon State University, USA Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM): To balance the impacts of human activity with the protection of coastal and marine resources. MEDS Marine Environmental Data Service: oceanographic data (Canada) National Audubon Society Living Oceans Program: marine conservation program National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC) (USA) National Coalition for Marine Conservation: conserving ocean fish, addressing overfishing, bycatch and habitat reduction (USA) National Land & Water Resources Audit: program of the National Heritage Trust (Australia) National Ocean Service (USA) NOAA Coastal Services Center (USA) NOAA Fisheries: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) or NOAA Fisheries provides services and products to support domestic and international fisheries management operations, fisheries development, trade and industry assistance activities, enforcement, protected species and habitat conservation operations, and the scientific and technical aspects of NOAA's marine fisheries program (USA) NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (USA) NODC National Oceanographic Data Center: world's largest collection of publicly available oceanographic data (USA) North Carolina Coastal Federation: to provide organizations and individuals with the educational, technical, advocacy and legal assistance needed to protect North Carolina's coastal culture and economy (USA) Oceans Blue Foundation: a Canadian environmental charity that was created in 1996 to help conserve coastal environments through environmentally responsible tourism. Oceans Conservation: implementation of the science based conservation and protection provisions of Canadas Oceans Act OCRM: Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (USA) Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment, and Security: research and policy analysis in the areas of environment, sustainable development, and international security PEMSEA Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia The partnerships share a common vision, implement strategies and action plans to ensure that the seas of East Asia can continue contributing to the well being of the people of the region Regional Programme for the Prevention and Management of Marine Pollution in the East Asian Seas: GEF/UNDP/IMO, including Virtual ICM San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission: Regulatory, dredging, and land use planning for the SF Bay Area, California USA School of Oceanographic Studies, Jadavpur University, Calcutta, India: Research School in Coastal Management and Oceanographic Studies Scripps Institution of Oceanography University of California, San Diego, USA Sea Grant: marine research (USA) SEACAM: Secretariat for Eastern African Coastal Area Management Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (Thailand): Description: International organization specialising in fisheries management, fishing technologies, aquaculture/fish farming, resource and stock enhancement, fish processing and quality standards State of the Coast (NOAA): inaugural version of a continuing report on the state of our Nation's coastal areas. It consists of 14 essays on coastal topics (USA) The Nature Conservancy: habitat protection (USA) USGS Coastal and Marine Geology: A Program to investigate geologic issues of coastal and marine areas under the themes of Environmental Quality and Preservation, Natural Hazards and Public Safety, Natural Resources, and Earth-Sciences Information and Technology, U.S. Geological Survey Volunteering for the Coast (USA) A web site for anyone interested in environmental stewardship through personal actions. The information provided on this site is for individuals looking for volunteer opportunities, coordinating volunteer efforts, or seeking ways to build successful volunteer programs
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Arctic Centre A separate institute of the University of Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland Arctic Environmental Atlas (GRID-Arendal): interactive map service over the Arctic region presents a variety of environmental themes on issues from conservation to climate change and biodiversity Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP): The AMAP Project Directory is a database of activities (projects and programmes) including research, monitoring and other scientific studies or related activities that provide information about the Arctic, its environment and ecosystems AWI
Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research: Bremerhaven,
Germany ACZISC Atlantic Coastal Zone Information Steering Committee: inter-departmental and inter-jurisdictional committee. It was established to provide a focus and forum for the development and coordination of a regional coastal zone information infrastructure and the promotion of integrated coastal zone management initiatives (coastal zone of Atlantic Canada) ASF Atlantic Salmon Federation: international non-profit organization which promotes the conservation and wise management of the wild Atlantic salmon and its environment Progressive Engineer: Online magazine covering the Mid-Atlantic Irish Sea Forum: the objectives are: the enhancement of the environmental health of the Irish Sea and its associated coastal features and estuaries, and the sustainable use of its resources. NASCO North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization: international body with the objective of contributing through consultation and cooperation to the conservation, restoration, enhancement and rational management of salmon stocks OSPAR Commission: Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-east Atlantic, Ministerial Meeting of the Oslo and Paris Commissions, OSPAR Convention, 22 September 1992 Paris MOU The Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control: a system of harmonized inspection procedures designed to target sub-standards ships with the main objective being their eventual elimination The eSeFDee
Marine Sciences Portal for the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean:
Links to: WWF North-East Atlantic Programme: aims to protect and, where necessary, restore biodiversity and maintain the natural productivity and status of the North-East Atlantic marine environment. Its special focus is on the land-sea interface, land-based activities in the catchment area and commonly shared resources
North Sea / International Wadden Sea Coastal Plaza North Sea: a virtual meeting and market place for key instutions working in marine and coastal zones Common Wadden Sea Secretariat Conservation of the Wadden Sea covering management, monitoring and research, as well as political matters. Greenport North Sea: an Interreg IIC Project: the project aims to develop a management system for the collection and disposal of ships' waste generated in the North Sea region InterWad: Policy and management of the Waddensea, a joint project of the Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management, the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature Management and Fisheries and the Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning, and the Environment (NL) LanceWad:
a cross-boundary project, to map the landscape and cultural heritage
in the Wadden Sea Region Mapping the North Sea: Documention and Development of Seaside Tourism in the North Sea Region NOKIS North- and Baltic Sea Coastal Information System Metadata information system for coastal research and engineering North Sea Commission, facilitation and enhancement for partnerships between regions which manage the challenges and opportunities presented by the North Sea. Seanet: European workshop on fixed monitoring networks in the Northsea region Wadsis:
Demonstrator for a transnational Wadden Sea information service
Association of Baltic National Parks BALLERINA: Baltic Sea Region On-line Information Resources for Internet Access, UNEP-GRID/Arendal Baltic Marine Environment Bibliography and Database Baltic Sea Enviroment: Estonian Ministry of Environment Baltic Sea Portal – Finish Institute of Marine Research The latest information of the Baltic Sea and useful background information. At summertime reports of the algal situation are a central part of the Portal. The site was recently updated with information on conservation and environmental education. Baltic Sea Project: environmental education Baltic Sea Region GIS Maps and Statistical Database Baltic Sea Region Interreg II C: Within the framework of the European Community Initiative INTERREG II C 5, to provide co-financing to transnational projects on spatial planning in the Baltic Sea area Baltic Sea Research Institute Warnemünde (IOW) Baltic SEA Web: Baltic Marine Environment Information System Coastal Plaza Baltic Sea: a virtual meeting and market place for key instutions working in marine and coastal zones CoNet CZA 21 - Coastal Network - Coastal Zone Agenda 21: the project aims at sustainable coastal zone development in the (entire) Baltic Sea Region. CoNet CZA 21 is funded by the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) Council of Baltic Sea States (CBSS) EUCC Baltic Office: EUCC representation institution in the Baltic States and Kaliningrad Oblast of Russia. HELCOM - Marine Environment Protection Commission: This website has been re-designed to provide latest news and comprehensive background articles about salient issues related to the Baltic marine environment. HELCOM's Baltic marine environmental atlas: This interactive map service offers you maps showing various Baltic environmental issues including Baltic Sea Protected Areas (BSPA's), oil spills and the catchment area International Baltic Sea Fishery Commission (IBSFC) Established pursuant to Article V of the Convention on Fishing and Conservation of the Living Resources in the Baltic Sea and the Belts (the Gdansk Convention) which was signed on the 13th September 1973. NOKIS North- and Baltic Sea Coastal Information System Metadata information system for coastal research and engineering TEIA Transboundary Environmental Information Agency international cooperation The UNEP/GRID-Arendal
"Baltic Environment Atlas" An interactive map that
lets you make your own maps, explore a region of interest and investigate
several environmental themes, all in the Baltic Sea drainage basin
Vasab 2010: Vision & Strategies around the Baltic 2010
Mediterranean Center of Euro-Mediterranean Regions for the Environment (C.E.R.E.): promotion of the principles of sustainable development in the sensitive area of the Mediterranean Regions of the European Union CIESM International Commission for the Scientific Exploration of the Mediterranean Sea: The Commission is currently funded by 22 EU 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. EURO-Mediterranean Centre on Insular Coastal Dynamics - ICoD: focus on the interactive processes which occur at the coastal zone and in particular, of insular areas. EuroTurtle: Mediterranean Sea turtles Greenpeace Mediterranean The Greenpeace Mediterranean office on Malta is a base for the co-ordination of Greenpeace activities in the region MEDASSET: Mediterranean Association to Save the Sea Turtles, Conservation of seaturtles in the Mediterranean Sea. MED Forum: Forum of Mediterranean NGOs for Ecology and Sustainable Development MEDNET: Environmental Network for the Knowledge and Management of the Marine and Coastal Territory within the Mediterranean Sea. MEDWET: Mediterranean Wetlands Strategy - 1996-2006, Ramsar Convention Bureau MODB: Mediterranean Oceanic Data Base, Oceanographic research, GHER, University of Liege (BE) Monachus-guardian.org: dedicated to the Mediterranean, Hawaiian and Caribbean Monk Seals Priority Actions Programme Regional Activity Centre (PAP/RAC): part of the Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP) - practical activities which are expected to yield immediate results contributing to the protection and enhancement of the Mediterranean environment, Split, Croatia SeaM: Sistema di Educazione Ambientale Marina nel Mediterraneo (in Italian) The Blue Plan: Environment and development in the Mediterranean Region The eSeFDee
Marine Sciences Portal for the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean:
Links to: UNEP-Mediterranean Action Plan
Black Sea Black Sea NGO Network: a regional association of NGOs from all Black Sea countries Blackseaweb: real time information and data on the several ecological aspects of the Black Sea marine environment Commission for the Protection of the Black Sea Against Pollution: a cooperative commitment of the local and international community for protection and rehabilitation of the Black Sea Georgian Black Sea Coast: biodiversity at risk: "Poseidon" in Georgia, opened a new web page in which it highlights threats to coastal biodiversity along the Georgian Black Sea coast and calls for a long-term integrated conservation programme State of the Environment Georgia
Caspian Sea Caspian
Environment Programme CEP: Environmentally sustainable development
and management of the Caspian environment, including living resources
and water quality, so as to obtain the utmost long-term benefits
for the human populations of the region, while protecting human
health, ecological integrity and the region's sustainability for
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Norway Forum Skagerrak: Forum Skagerrak is a common initiative of the regions surrounding Skagerrak, in Denmark, Norway and Sweden, to find solutions to prioritised environmental problems where co-operation can lead to effective measures Department of Fisheries and Marine Biology: University of Bergen Institute of Marine Research: national centre for research on coastal and ocean life and the marine environment Ministry of Fisheries: administration of the fisheries and aquaculture industry and coastal administration Nina•Niku Foundation for Nature Research and Cultural Heritage Research: an independent non-profit research foundation. It consists of two institutes, the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA)and the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU) Norwegian Marine Fauna: 300 photo's of marine animals Planarena
- a worktool for communityplanners, Norwegian Institute for Nature
research (NINA)  Sweden Forum Skagerrak: Forum Skagerrak is a common initiative of the regions surrounding Skagerrak, in Denmark, Norway and Sweden, to find solutions to prioritised environmental problems where co-operation can lead to effective measures Göteborg University Marine Research Center GMF: the geographica area covered by Göteborg University Marine Research Centre includes Öresund, Kattegat and Skagerrak from Limhamn (near Malmö)to the Norwegian border Marine Ecology, department of Göteborg University: undergraduate education in marine ecology (including education for masters degree) and postgraduate education (lic.- and PhD-exams) aswell as research, development, information and consulting activities Pro Natura: preservation of biodiversity and the development of methods for sustainable use of natural resources SIWI Stockholm International Water Institute: scientific, technical and educational organization that contributes to international efforts to combat the escalating global water crisis Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, environmental issues Tjärnö Marine Biological Laboratory, Göteborg University and Stockholm University: research projects, mainly in coastal ecology and taxonomy Västerhavet Association A non-profit organisation in Göteborg promoting maritime research and development in Western Sweden Finland Finnish Institute for Marine Research Natural Heritage Services: Nature Protection and Recreational Use Russia Green World: environmental NGO Estonia Estonian Fund for Nature (in Estonian) Latvia Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development of the Republic of Latvia Lithuania Kursiu Nerija (Curonian Spit) National Park Lithuanian Fund for Nature LGF nature conservation NGO Poland Atlas Polskiego Wybrzeza Baltyku CoastLearn Polish version EUCC - Poland: Information about the EUCC - Poland National Branch, the activities and areas Institute of Marine Sciences University of Szczecin Maritime University of Szczecin : Technical school educating officer staff for the maritime sector, mostly for sea transport and fishing fleets as well as specialists to be employed by ship operators and in the field of port management Polish Academy of Sciences' Institute of Hydro engineering, Department of Coastal Engineering and Dynamics, Database Denmark Danish Hydraulic Institute DHI: specialised consultancy and software within coastal, marine and water resources engineering EPA Environmental Protection Agency Forum Skagerrak: Forum Skagerrak is a common initiative of the regions surrounding Skagerrak, in Denmark, Norway and Sweden, to find solutions to prioritised environmental problems where co-operation can lead to effective measures Institut for Skibs- og Havteknik Department of Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering, Technical University of Denmark: education and research on solid mechanics and fluid dynamics and their application in industry Kystinspektoratet: coastal authority (in Danish) Ministry of Environment and Energy National Environmental Research Institute National Forest and Nature Organisation Rescoman: a remote sensing system for mapping submerged vegetation for coastal zone management, funded by life Germany Bundesamt für Seeschiffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH): Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency Center for Tropical Marine Ecology (ZMT): integrated interdisciplinary approach to ecosystem research and coastal management in tropical coastal areas - research and training institution at the University of Bremen Climate Change and Preventive Risk and Coastal Protection Management on the German North Sea Coast (KRIM) The interdisciplinary cooperative research project KRIM aims at providing orientation and action-taking know-how for risk management in coastal protection under climate change conditions Coastal Research Laboratory (Corelab) at the University of Kiel a research and teaching unit established to foster research in coastal environments DGM Deutsche Geselschaft für Meeresforschung German Society for Marine Research Federal Agency for Nature Conservation: central Federal scientific agency for national and international nature conservation and landscape management Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute (BAW): including Department Hydraulic Engineering in Coastal Areas German Federal Environment Ministry ICBM Institute for Chemistry and Biology of Marine Environment, universität Oldenburg Institute of Oceanography Hamburg Institut für Geowissenschaften der Universität Kiel - Geologie - Nationalpark Schleswig-Holsteinisches Wattenmeer
Netherlands AIDEnvironment: an independent research and management consultancy for nature and natural resources Alterra: research institute for the green environment (in Dutch) Coastal Plaza Holland: a virtual meeting and market place for key instutions working in marine and coastal zones Coastwatch: Eduction and monitoring of litter, North Sea Foundation / Stichting De Noordzee EcoMare Wadden and North Sea centre ENN Environmental News from the Netherlands: joint publication of the environmental departments of the Dutch government Grazing in nature reserves, introduction: by Hans Kampf, Ministry of Agriculture, Nature Management and Fisheries, National Reference Centre for Nature Management, section International Co-operation Haringvliet Sluices: Changing management of the Haringvliet Sluices IHE Delft Hydraulic Engineering InterWad: Policy and management of the Waddensea, a joint project of the Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management, the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature Management and Fisheries and the Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning, and the Environment KNNV: Koninklijke Nederlandse Natuurhistorische Vereniging, field biology (in Dutch) Kust op de Kaart: mapping the coast, coastal zone developments from a design perspective (in Dutch) Kustgids.nl: tourist information for the Dutch coast LWI: Land Water Environment Information Technology, civil engineering, town and country planning, environmental information and information technology sectors MARIS MARine Information Service: systems and projects for information and data related to the sea Ministry of Agriculture, Nature Management and Fisheries Ministry of Housing, Land-use Planning and the Envionment (VROM) Naturalis National Museum of Natural History Natuurmonumenten: nature conservation organisation (in Dutch) NecoV Netherlands-Flemish Ecological Society: research, policy making and management of aquatic ecosystems, both freshwater, brackish and marine Netherlands Centre for Coastal Research (NCK) Netherlands Institute of Applied Geoscience TNO, National Geological Survey, geoscience research NODC: Nationale Oceanografische Data Comissie: Dutch platform for data management North Sea Foundation / Stichting De Noordzee: NGO for protection and sustainable use of the North Sea (in Dutch) NWP Netherlands Water Partnership: International Dutch water sector RIKZ National Institute for Coastal and Marine Management RIVO Netherlands Institute for Fisheries Research: biological, technical, technological, environmental hygiene, and quality research Seal Rehabilitation and Research Centre Pieterburen: direct seal care, scientific research and inform the public about the problems of the seal and its environment Seas At Risk: an independent non-governmental federation of national and international environmental organisations concerned with the protection and restoration of the marine environment Staatbosbeheer (in Dutch) Stichting Anemoon: wildlife Dutch coast (in Dutch) Stichting Duinbehoud: Coastal Dune Conservation (in Dutch) Stichting Recreatie/ Leisure Innovation Centre StopdeRoestbakken.nl: naar aanleiding van de ramp met de 26 jaar oude tanker Prestige startte de Vereniging Kust en Zee 22 november 2002 de internationale campagne Stop de Roestbakken! Validation of Delft2D-MOR: An overview of recent validation studies of a depth-averaged morphodynamic model for a number of Dutch tidal inlets, WL | delft hydraulics and Delft University of Technology WaddenAdviesRraad WAR: Council which advises government on Wadden Sea (in Dutch) Waddenvereniging: Organisation for protection of the Wadden Sea (in Dutch) Waterland: Dutch water sector (in Dutch) Wave Climate (National Institute for Coastal and Marine Management/RIKZ): information about wave climates in the Dutch part of the North Sea. This can vary from something simple, such as the average wave height somewhere off the coast, to a more complex simultaneous probability distribution of a number of wave parameters Windpark Afsluitdijk (in Dutch) WIW: The Netherlands Working Group of International Wetland experts, platform for information and opinions WL | delft hydraulics: independent consulting and research institute United Kingdom Adopt-a-Beach: a national environmental initiative involving local communities in caring for their local coastal environment. Groups and individuals all over the UK are given the opportunity to adopt their favourite stretch of coast and take part in beach cleans and surveys to monitor coastal pollution Adopt a dolphin with WDCS : adopt a bottlenose dolphin in Moray Firth (UK) as an action for Ocean Day Arc Manche: co-operation of the region across the Channel in the environment and coastal fields Associated British Ports ABP, port management Atlantic Living Coastlines: Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Devon & Cornwall Blyth Offshore Windfarm: The Blyth Offshore Wind Farm, the first offshore wind farm in UK waters British Marine Life Study Society British Oceanographic Data Centre: UK's national oceanographic database Cambridge Coastal Research Unit: sustainable coastal management CEFAS The Centre for Fisheries, Environment & Aquaculture Science: a research institute engaged in all aspects of fisheries management, the fate and impact of contaminants on human and non-human populations, impact assessments and licensing of offshore activities such as dredging, aquaculture and fish health. CEMARE: Centre for the Economics and Management of Aquatic Resources Centre for Coastal Conservation and Education: School of Conservation Sciences, Bournemouth University Centre for Coastal Management: a Research Consultancy based at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne Centre for Marine and Coastal Zone Management: Department of Geography at the University of Aberdeen CERU Coastal & Estuarine Research Unit: research and consultancy expertise (Department of Geography at University College London) Chichester Harbour Conservancy CMS Coastal Management for Sustainability: consultancy work and conferences Coastal Plaza UK: a virtual meeting and market place for key instutions working in marine and coastal zones Coastal Studies Research Group, the group examines various aspects of coastal environments, from the physical processes to the human impacts on today's coastline, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland Coastal Zone Law Web Site: Cardiff Law School, Cardiff University Coast Map News: by providing an overview of latest developments on the marine and coastal environment, Coast Map News aims to raise awareness, stimulate discussion, and thus help towards the goal of integration. The newsletter is published by the UK Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Science CoastNET, Coastal Network, sustainable management of the coastal and marine environment, Centre for Coastal Conservation and Education, Bournemouth University Conservation Foundation: to provide a means for people in public, private and non-profit sectors to collaborate on environmental causes Cornwall Wildlife Trust: conserving the county's wildlife and habitats The Dart Estuary: a partnership promoting sustainable use of the Dart Estuary Dee Estuary Strategy: implementing coastal zone management Defend the Dunes: To protect a |
