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» Alabama Center for Estuarine Studies - Studies the global pervasiveness of human induced changes to the estuarine ecosystem.




» Chesapeake Bay Land Margin Ecosystem Research - This project investigates the mechanisms affecting secondary production of estuarine ecosystems.




» Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia - Ecological site for long-term estuarine research and monitoring.




» Chesapeake Bay Program - The regional partnership that's been leading and directing the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay since 1983.




» Clean Estuary Partnership - Our mission is to use sound science, adaptive management, and public collaboration to develop and implement sustainable water quality improvements for San Francisco Bay.




» Coast Alliance - This is a conservation organization that educates the public and protects coastal habitats. Press releases, newsletters, and reports available on polluted runoff, coastal development and contaminated sediments.




» Coastal America Partnership National Web Site - Coastal America is a partnership among federal, state and local governments and private alliances to collaboratively address environmental problems along our nation's shoreline.




» Coastal Eelgrass Habitats of Rhode Island - Interactive maps of Rhode Island eelgrass habitats, with downloadable GIS data, and policy and regulations pertaining to seagrass in RI.




» Coastal Marsh Project - The purpose of the Project was to analyze the surface condition of coastal marshes and detect areas that were at risk for rapid loss of land area.




» Dynamics Of The Salt Marsh - A introduction to salt marshes, their dynamics and biology, and the importance of their conservation.




» Ecology - Habitats - Salt Marsh and Estuary - From Neartica-the complete gateway to the natural world of North America.




» Ecology of The Intertidal And Subtidal Areas of Otter Island - Classification of different zones of the estuary and the various physical processes which occur.




» The Ecology of Salt Marsh Communities - A short bibliography of references on salt marsh plant communities.




» Elkhorn Slough Foundation - Nonprofit organization working to preserve the slough in Monterey county in California. Includes natural history, research and education projects.




» Estuary-Net Project - National Estuarine Research Reserve's Estuary-Net Project. A telecommunications project supporting the development of coastal non-point source pollution education programs.




» Florida Bay References - Listing of books dealing with estuarine ecology, with particular emphasis on the Florida Bay region.




» Gulf Estuarine Research Society - An organization for people interested in estuarine and coastal issues centering on the Gulf of Mexico.




» The Hudson River Estuary Program - Information about this major estuarine system of New York state and activities to study and protect it.




» ICEM Research Theme - Description of the JEI's research theme on integrated coastal and estuarine management (ICEM); Thames Estuary Project.




» Indian River Lagoon - Learn about the numerous plants and animals that inhabit this important ecosystem, as well as the impact from humans. Newsletter covers current conditions of the lagoon.




» Lost Wetlands - A study of the loss, and containment of, the coastal wetland habitat along Louisiana's coast.




» LOTSE/Web-Menutree (Coastal ecosystems) - Land/Ocean Thematic Search Engine




» Mangrove Action Project - A nonprofit organization, dedicated to the protection of the world's mangrove forest ecosystems.




» Morro Bay National Estuary Program - Supports the most significant wetland system on California's south-central coast which provides habitat for a number of endangered and/or threatened species.




» National Estuarine Research Reserve - U.S. network of protected areas for investigation of the health of the nation's estuaries and coastal habitats. Includes profiles of the reserves and information about research and monitoring.




» National Estuarine Research Reserve System Centralized Data Management Office - Source for monitoring data from the U.S. nationwide estuary-research network.




» National Estuary Program - Information about US government efforts to restore coastal water quality and habitats.




» The National Wetlands Inventory - Produces information on the characteristics, extent, and status of USA wetlands and deepwater habitats.




» NetCoast - Guide for Integrated Coastal Zone Management - A platform for cooperation and transfer of information on the sustainable management of coastal resources.




» NOAA Coastal Services Center - Their mission is to foster and sustain the environmental and economic well being of the nation's coast by linking people, information, and technology.




» North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve - Four coastal reserves operating as living laboratories for research, education and management. A cooperative program between the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources/Division of Coastal Management and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (USA).




» Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management - Their mission is to achieve the conservation and responsible management of coastal and ocean ecosystems. The Division provides technical, programmatic and financial assistance and advocates comprehensive resource management.




» Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds - Protecting coastal watersheds and marine resources.




» Oregon Estuary Plan Book - Study about all of the various estuaries in Oregon.




» Red Tides in Western Gulf of Maine - Describes U.S. Geological Survey studies on sources, transport, and nutrient environment for these phytoplankton blooms, which can be harmful.




» Restoration and Creation of Saltmarshes and Other Intertidal Habitats - Information on created saltmarshes in the UK, and an extensive bibliography of published work.




» Restore America's Estuaries - A national coalition of 11 regional, coastal community-based environmental organizations with a combined membership of over 250,000 citizens.




» Riverine and Coastal Ecology - Seagrass research in the Netherlands.




» Salvage a Salt Marsh - Canadian Wildlife Federation. A list of suggested plants for restoration of salt marshes in Canada.




» Sewri Mangrove Park: Mumbai pages - Essential to the ecology of the coast and this island off the Indian coast, steps have been taken to protect this resource.




» Southeastern Estuarine Research Society (SEERS) - Objectives are the informal discussion and exchange of ideas dealing with estuarine and related research problems, related to the southeastern United States.




» The Terrene Institute - Working to improve our nation's environment by building societal consensus for innovative and sustainable environmental solutions. The Terrene Institute promotes sustainable solutions through education and outreach programs that effect change in individual behavior, corporate stewardship and public policy.




» Tidal Wetland Ecology of Long Island Sound - An introduction to tidal wetland communities around Long Island including salt marshes. Provides a general description of salt marsh ecology, the plants and animals, and the relationships between them.




» Volunteer Monitoring - Environmental Protection Agency. A manual specifically designed for volunteers to assist in monitoring the environmental health of estuaries.




» Western Australian Mangrove Page - Provide information on techniques and other information relating to research and access to the Mangrove Grey Literature Bibliography, a searchable database of related documents which have not made it into the primary literature.