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Coral Reefs: Related Web Sites
Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
U.S. Department of State
International Coral Reef Initiative
International Year of the Reef (1997)
Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network
An Introduction to Coral Reefs
An introduction to coral reef ecology by the University of the Virgin Islands.Corals and Coral Reefs
This site is maintained by Sea World.Great Barrier Reef
CRC Reef Research Centre is one of more than 60 Cooperative Research Centres throughout Australia, working on ecologically sustainable development of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.Western Australian Seagrass Web Page
Sponsored by Murdoch University, Australia, this site provides information on Western Australian seagrass research for other researchers, resource managers, and the general public.Seagrass
Sponsored by the University of Hawaii, this site provides researchers, managers, and the public with information that will help foster understanding of these important marine resources.AIMS/IBM Coral Reefs and Mangroves: Modeling and Management Project
Sponsored by IBM and the Australian Institute of Marine Science, this site describes a three-year study. The main objective of the project is to improve the management of coral reef and mangrove habitats through intensive research, international collaboration, and the use of powerful visualization tools.New Scientific Journal: Mangroves and Salt Marshes
Sponsored by SPB Academic Publishing, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, this site advertises the Mangrove and Salt Marshes scientific journal that offers researchers and managers relying on scientific advice the opportunity to focus on tidal wetlands world-wide and to learn from each other's experiences. Free copies of the first issues are available.Mangrove Action Project
Sponsored by Earth Island Institute, the Mangrove Action Project aims to raise worldwide public awareness about mangrove forests and related issues, to help protect and restore the world's remaining mangrove forest areas.Mangrove Replenishment Initiative
The Mangrove Replenishment Initiative's mission is to provide technology, foster education, and encourage proactive mangrove replenishment in Florida's intracoastal waters and lagoon system from Cape Canaveral to Biscayne Bay.
Government Agencies
U.S. Agency for International Development
One of the skills of USAID is in fostering grass roots participation in the conservation and management of natural resources such as coral reefs.U.S. Department of the Interior
The DOI and NOAA are participating in the Administration's massive efforts to save the Florida Everglades and will also target the struggling reefs of the Florida Keys.U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The EPA is studying and regulating the effect of sewage discharged to coral reefs in the United States and it's territories among other projects.U.S. National Science Foundation
Marine Group Website
This site is part of Australia's Department of the Environment and Heritage.
Non-Governmental Organizations
Marine and Costal Programme
This is part of the World Conservation Union's site.Coastal Resources Center, University of Rhode Island
Reports on field research, CRS publications, and links to other sites.
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