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 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.

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.

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 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

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