Foundations & Societies

International SeaKeepers Society offers a wealth of publications and reports dealing with some of the most current and pressing ocean issues. Click here to find ways how you can help or join this unique network today:  http://www.seakeepers.org/ocean-issues.php

Ocean Geographic Society is an extention of the National Geographic Society focusing their attention and efforts on Ocean conservation. There are multiple ways you can gain information on ocean wildlife and the most pressing issues surrounding our oceans. http://www.ogsociety.org/

The sealliance (Sylviaearlealliance) is a highly informative and innovative website representing the Dr. Sylvia Earle conglomerate movement towards safeguarding our living oceans.

Dr.Earle has been a major figure and pioneer in ocean exploration and conservation for many years, and she is still one of the top leaders and communicators of ocean preservation and restoration today. This website is unique, offering a look into our blue planet's "hope spots". The latter are areas rich in significance and importance to maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems, and they need special protection. Please visit The sea Alliance to help Dr. Sylvia Earle in her quest to save the oceans! http://www.sylviaearlealliance.org/

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations: for a world without hunger

"The Fisheries and Aquaculture Department" section of this website offers publications, news, and reports.  http://www.fao.org/fishery/en

International Union for Conservation of Nature's Shark Specialist Group (SSC) is a collective effort of over 160 individuals researching in the fields of shark biology, conservation management, and fisheries working to ensure to sustainable use and conservation of all shark, rays, and Chimearas. To find our more: http://www.iucnssg.org/index.php/index

The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is specialized in tropical marine science. With its research institutes working to investigate a broad range of marine environment issues, AIMS is committed to protecting Australia's pristine marine resources. http://www.aims.gov.au/index.html

Ocean Alliance focused on the protection of whales, but also works to protect all marine life. They study the human impacts on the ocean. They work to inform the public about the marine environment through research and ocean expeditions. http://www.oceanalliance.org/

The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is a marine wildlife organization, working on an international level to protect marine wildlife and end the illegal slaughter of species. An innovative entity, SSCS prefer action to expose critical issues and are very effective in gaining world attention.http://www.seashepherd.org/

Ocean Futures Society is led by Jean Michel Cousteau, son of the ocean pioneer Jacques Yves Cousteau. This organization celebrates the ocean while motivating the world to recognize the connection between humans and the sea. The website includes programs for children to get involved in ocean conservation. http://www.oceanfutures.org