Related Links
Poulsbo Marine Science Center
The Poulsbo Marine Science Center is a nonprofit organization which provides
information on understanding the marine environment and ecology, with a focus
on the Pacific Northwest. (JL)
King County's
Marine Waters
Comprehensive site on how King County monitors the water and sediments of Puget
Sound to protect and preserve the marine environment. Information on water
quality monitoring program, beach monitoring data and on invasive, non-native
species. (JL)
Greenpeace International
Web-site for the Greenpeace political action organization. Extensive data
base of articles and links. Articles tend to be written for a mass-market
audience, scientific documentation is sometimes weak, but interesting and easy
to read. (JL)
Abbey's Web
Website dedicated to the writings and philosophy of Ed Abbey and the "monkey
wrench gang". Lots of fun to read. (JL)
U.S. Department of State: Bureau of
Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
(OES), coordinates U.S. international oceans, environmental and health policy,
integrating U.S. domestic interests with geopolitical concerns.(BS)
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is a private, independent, not-for-profit
corporation dedicated to research and higher education at the frontiers of ocean
science. Its primary mission is to develop and effectively communicate a fundamental
understanding of the processes and characteristics governing how the oceans
function and how they interact with the Earth as a whole. (ML)
As one of the premier Oceanographic Institutions, Woods Hole's website has a wealth of information on Oceanography and Ocean policy. Extensive links to marine research centers and projects. (JL)
Washington State Public Interest Research
Group
Source for local campaigns to protect our natural resources and get informed
about legislative activity concerning environmental issues. (ML)
Penguin Studies
This is a fun little site from P. Dee Boersma, faculty member and researcher
from the UW. Her work with Magellanic penguins spans many years. She has grown
to know many of these individual penguins and it is always fun to read her reports
about their well-being. (ML)
SeaWeb
SeaWeb is a project designed to raise awareness of the world ocean and the life
within it. The ocean plays a critical role in our everyday life and in the future
of our planet. We believe that as more people understand this and begin to appreciate
the earth as a water planet, they will take actions to conserve the ocean and
the web of life it supports. (ML)
Scripps Institution of Oceanography,
La Jolla, California
Scripps Mission To seek, teach, and communicate scientific understanding of
the oceans, atmosphere, Earth, and other planets for the benefit of society
and the environment.” This is a great site with info on current research
in all of the marine sciences. (ML)
Another premier Oceanographic Institution, Scripps Institute's website has a wealth of information on Oceanography and Geology/Geophysics. (JL)
Ocean '98 - Facts and Statistics
This website breifly lists environmental concerns, including pollution concerns
and other ocean environmental issues. It is a good place to view topics and
concerns. (JR/EE)
Pollution
at Sea: Oceanography from the Space Shuttle
These are some sattelite photographs taken of oil spills. The website
also states facts on the volume of oil spilled into the ocean. Weliked this
website, it is visually stimilating. (JR/EE)
Fisheries:
The Center for
Sustainable Fisheries
Created in 1999 by the University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and
Atmospheric Science, the Center for Sustainable Fisheries "develops and
integrates new scientific understanding, education and innovative technology
in support of sustainable fisheries". Lots of information on sustainable
fisheries issues such as, over-fishing, by-catch, habitat destruction and pollution.
(JL)
Sustainable Fisheries Act
NOAA/NMFS site for information on the US 1996 Sustainable Fisheries Act
(SFA), which amended the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
Information on the law, guides to implementing regulations and plain language
explanations and updates. (JL)
Status of Mediterranean
Sea Fisheries
National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) status report on the Mediterranean
Sea Large Marine Ecosystem (LME). Information on all the factors effecting
the LME and fisheries. (JL)
New Technologies
to Enhance Ocean Productivity
Good site to show hot technology is helping us in environmental management rather
than hindering. Write-ups are actual summations of diversity research. It’s
a good starting point for what areas to keep a focus on for future developments.
(AK)
"Fisheries and
Environmentalism" (from "Public Perception of Whaling",
ICR, 1994)
by Dr. Fukuzo Nagasaki
Biodiversity:
ReefBase
This is a great web site! It has current information on the status of
coral reef systems worldwide. this site allows you to access current information
on resources, status, threats, and management. (KC)
National
Marine Sactuaries - Coral Marine Habitat
This site is two years old, but still interesting. It contains descriptions,
impacts, protection and research and monitoring of coral reef marine sanctuaries
in the U.S. (KC)
Introduced Marine Pests Program
This site describes an Introduced Marine Pests Management program in Australia.
Although this is based in Australia, I think that it could give us some good
insight into establishing our own program to control the introduction of non-native
species int he U.S. (KC)
Lessons from the Deep - Hot Places
(Oceanic Resource Foundation)
This specific article is directly related to thermal vents along the Juan de
Fuca ridge and the biodiversity present at those vents. The parent site (www.orf.org)
is an excellent resource for all aspects of Oceanographic research. Aspects
range from environmental awareness to images and knowledge of oceans. This site
also has an excellent catalog of links that include organizations, earth friendly
products, and ocean laws. (AK)
Racerocks.com
Project set up where marine wildlife/mammals are observed in natural habitat
with as little intrusion as possible. Logs are kept daily of habits of marine
life, effect of human interaction, and weather information. This site could
possibly by a good research tool for further information on how removing the
human factor may contribute to helping species. (AK)
Smithsonian's
Ocean Planet Resources
This site is an alternative site that did work when opening directly. This site
had a plethora of links ranging from aquariums on the Internet, scientific journals,
images to question answer areas. Being that his site is not currently maintained
many of the links were either dead or redirected, but the ones that were obtainable
were excellent recourses. This site is an excellent blueprint as to what is
out there and what a good website on ocean awareness may include. (AK)
Whaling:
"On The Whaling
Controversy" (from "Whaling Isssues and Japan's Whale Research",
ICR, 1993)
by Dr. Fukuzo Nagasaki
General Newslinks:
Worldwatch Institute
Web-site for the Worldwatch Institute, a non-profit public policy research organization
dedicated to providing scientifically based information on issues effecting
the complex links between the world economy and its environmental support systems.
Worldwatch also publishes a highly respected magazine and numerous publications, such
as their annual "State of the World" books. Articles are
aimed at an academic, highly educated audience. (JL)
Environmental News Network
This web-site has an extensive data base of articles and news releases
by organizations concerned about environmental issues. Many articles are
written for mass market, non-scientific audience. Daily news clip section/service.
(JL)
Last Updated Thursday, January 23, 2003