Associations_and_Societies

	Afri Oceans Conservation Alliance : AOCA seeks to align and partner with organisations, scientists and environmentalists that subscribe to policies that promote sustainable marine conservation and development. - www.aoca.org.za/
	ANalyse Educatie en Marien Oecologisch ONderzoek (ANEMOON) : A society for people interested in marine biology near the coast of the Netherlands. The fact that ANEMOON is strictly for amateurs does not prevent a very professional approach. There are many people that help in the gathering and processing of data on the organisms that are found. ANEMOON already has an impressive database and a long list of publications to their credit. - www.anemoon.org/
	Andean Explorers Foundation & Ocean Sailing Club (AEFOSC) : Dedicated to the advancement of historical field and oceanic research through exploration in little-known areas around the world - www.aefosc.org/
	Association of Marine Scientists (AMS) : A non-governmental organization which aims at providing a common platform for marine scientists in Mauritius to interact with each other. - pages.intnet.mu/ams/index.htm
	Australian Marine Sciences Association : a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting marine science and coordinating discussion and debate of marine issues in Australia. - www.amsa.asn.au/
	Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society : an independent society that supports and fosters interest in meteorology and oceanography through publications, meetings, courses, conferences, grants and prizes. It also represents the views of its members to various institutions and the public. - atmos.es.mq.edu.au/AMOS/index.html
	Challenger Society for Marine Science : the United Kingdom's premier society for all who are interested in the oceans. - www.soc.soton.ac.uk/OTHERS/CSMS/
	Coastal Zone Research Network (COZONE) : 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. - cozone.org.uk/
	Deutsche Gesellschaft für Meeresforschung (DGM) : 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. - www.meeresforschung.de/DGM/
	EARSeL Special Interest Group Remote Sensing of the Coastal Zone : 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. - las.physik.uni-oldenburg.de/projekte/earsel/
	European Cetacean Society : 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. - web.inter.nl.net/users/J.W.Broekema/ecs/
	Florida Marine Science Educator's Association (FMSEA) : For teachers, students and others interested in the marine environment. The DRIFT is the quarterly newsletter. - www.fmsea.org/
	International Association of Aquatic and Marine Science Libraries and Information Centers (IAMSLIC) : 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. - www.iamslic.org/index.html
	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. - www.ciesm.org/
	Marinalg, worldwide association, seawed-derived hydrocolloids : Worldwide association to promote image and use of seewed derived hydrocolloids in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries - www.marinalg.org/
	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. - www.mtsociety.org/
	Ocean Conservation Society : a non-profit corporation, which serves as the parent organization for several marine research projects such as The Los Angeles Dolphin Project and the Yucatan Sea Turtle & Dolphin Project. As the parent organization, OCS organises, administrates and funds serious research projects by seeking grants, contributions, and corporate sponsorships. - www.oceanconservation.org/
	Planktos Foundation : Works to conserve the worlds oceans. Information on ocean ecology, eco-assets, eco-solutions, and eco-markets. - www.planktos.com/
	Sailing For The Sea : A non-profit organization working as a link between sailors, divers and marine biologists to promote research in and the protection of marine habitats and wildlife. Sailors, divers, as well as researchers membership and registration is free. - www.sailingforthesea.com/
	SeaCare Inc. : A community based group set up in 1997 to facilitate projects aimed at addressing environmental issues in the Tasmanian coastal marine environment. - www.seacare.org.au/
	Seas At Risk (SAR) : An independent non-governmental federation of national and international environmental organisations concerned with the protection and restoration of the marine environment. - www.seas-at-risk.org/
	Society for Marine Mammalogy : evaluates and promotes the educational, scientific and managerial advancement of marine mammal science. Any person is qualified for full membership who is a professional in natural science or the management, husbandry, conservation or training of marine mammals. - www.marinemammalogy.org/
	Society for Underwater Technology : a multi-disciplinary learned Society which brings together individuals and organisations from more than 30 countries who have a common interest in underwater technology, ocean science and offshore engineering. - www.sut.org.uk/
	The Association of Marine Laboratories of the Caribbean : Founded in 1956 by marine researchers with interests in the marine science of the tropical Atlantic and the Caribbean. Founded primarily as a scientific organization, the strength of AMLC lies in the diversity of its member laboratories and the extensive expertise of its membership. - amlc.uvi.edu/
	The Hydrographic Society : membership is open to all with an interest in surveying at sea. Aims include the promotion of the science of surveying over water and related disciplines as well as the fostering of recognised standards of education and training for those engaged, or intending to engage in hydrographic work. - www.hydrographicsociety.org/
	The Hydrographic Society of America : serves as the focal point for activities in America. Membership is open to any individual or organization with an interest in surveying afloat. No formal qualifications are required. - www.thsoa.org/
	The Oceanography Society : founded in 1988 to disseminate knowledge of oceanography and its application through research and education, to promote communication among oceanographers, and to provide a constituency for consensus-building across all the disciplines of the field. - www.tos.org/
	Västerhavet Association : A non-profit organisation in Göteborg, promoting maritime research and development in Western Sweden. - www.vasterhavet.tmbl.gu.se/summary.html