Bays/Estuaries:
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www.epa.gov
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Council of Large Aquatic Ecosystems is chartered to support
and promote EPA's implementation of Large Aquatic Ecosystem
programs and encourage collaboration within EPA programs and
external partners, especially states, to help protect and restore large
aquatic ecosystems.
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www.epa.gov
/owow
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EPA's National Estuary Program was established by
Congress in 1987 to improve the quality of estuaries of national
importance. The Clean Water Act Section 320 directs EPA to
develop plans for attaining or maintaining water quality in an
estuary.
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Coasts:
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www.whoi.edu
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is dedicated to
research and education to advance understanding of the ocean and
its interaction with the Earth system, and to communicating this
understanding for the benefit of society. Coastal Science Portal.
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Marine Conservation:
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www.unep-wcmc.org
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One Ocean Programme of the United Nations Environment
Program seeks to synthesise, analyse and disseminate marine and
coastal biodiversity knowledge and advance the understanding
and debate regarding the sustainable use and development of
marine and coastal goods and services. It accumulates data in
order to assist UNEP and other partners to respond appropriately
to current and emerging issues of importance for the marine
environment.
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www.coastalmanagement
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NOAA Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management
Provides national leadership, strategic direction, and guidance to
state and territory coastal programs and estuarine research
reserves; works to develop a scientifically-based comprehensive
national system of MPAs; and supports effective management and
sound science to protect, sustain and restore coral reef ecosystems.
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www.pewtrusts.org
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Pew’s marine conservation campaigns, seek to protect the nation’s
fisheries and ocean wildlife, including marine mammals, birds and
invertebrates, both in the United States and around the world.''
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www.oceanconservancy.org
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Ocean Conservancy. Promotes healthy and diverse ocean
eco-systems with four critical objectives: Restore Sustainable
American Fisheries, Protect Wildlife From Human Impacts,
Conserve Special Ocean Places and Reform Government for Better
Ocean Stewardship.
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www.oceana.org
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Oceana—the largest international organization focused 100
percent on ocean conservation—in the fight for healthy oceans.
Oceana is working hard to curb the effects that overfishing,
destructive fishing practices, climate change and pollution have on
our oceans.
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www.conservation.org
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Conservation International's mission is to search where
species and marine ecosystems are most threatened and what
actions can be taken to reverse them. Has already helped
strengthen three protected “Seascapes” in critical marine areas
around the world.
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www.sierraclub.org
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Sierra Club subsidiary- National Marine Wildlife and Habitat
Committee is addressing numerous issues including:
Implementation and reauthorization of the Sustainable Fisheries
Act, with emphasis on Essential Fish Habitat, overfishing, and
bycatch and the Implementation and reauthorization of the
Marine Mammals Protection Act, etc...
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www.mcbi.org
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Marine Conservation Biology Institute: An ocean think tank,
advancing the science of marine conservation biology and securing
protection for ocean ecosystems by bringing scientists together to
examine marine conservation issues and produce publications to
educate scientists, the public, and decision-makers.
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www.savethefish.org
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National Coalition for Marine Conservation, based in
Virginia, is the USA's oldest public advocacy group dedicated
exclusively to conserving ocean fish and their environment.
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www.seaweb.org
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SeaWeb is a communications-based nonprofit organization that
uses social marketing techniques to advance ocean conservation.
They recruit and amplify leading voices for ocean conservation.
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www.govtrack.us
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Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism Anti-Drilling Act. A bill to
amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently
prohibit the conduct of offshore drilling on the outer Continental
Shelf in the Mid-Atlantic and North Atlantic planning areas.
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www.oceanfutures.org
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Ocean Futures Society explores our global ocean, with the
intent to inspire and educate people throughout the world to act
responsibly for its protection, they document the critical
connection between humanity and nature, and celebrate the
ocean's vital importance to the survival of all life on our planet.
Started by Jean-Michel Cousteau.
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River Conservation:
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www.waterkeeper.org
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Waterkeeper Alliance is a voice for waterways and their
communities worldwide. Champions clean water and strong
communities.
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internationalrivers.org
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International Rivers' mission is to protect rivers and defend the
rights of communities that depend on them. They oppose
destructive dams and encourage better ways of meeting people’s
needs for water and energy.
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www.americanrivers.org
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American Rivers a national organization that stands up for
healthy rivers through national advocacy, innovative solutions and
a network of strategic partners.
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riverkeeper.org
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Riverkeeper's mission is to safeguard the ecological integrity of
the Hudson River, its tributaries and the watershed of New York
City (protecting the city's drinking water supply) by tracking
down and stopping polluters.
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'As CO2 dissolves in the oceans it raises ocean acidity
which has a negative impact on almost every marine species.'
www.whoi.edu/oceanus/viewArticle.do?id=17726
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