Online Resources

10 Solutions to Save the Ocean: http://www.conbio.org/CIP/article30713.cfm
Article from Conservation Magazine.

The Pew Oceans Commission: www.pewtrusts.org/pdf/env_pew_oceans_final_report.pdf
The Pew Oceans Commission released its final report to Congress in June 2003. It conducted research on U.S. ocean policies, provided recommendations on how to restore and protect living marine resources, reported on coastal sprawl, marine pollution, marine aquaculture, and other topics. Excellent resource for those interested in policy issues.

Monterey Bay Aquarium: www.mbayaq.org
This site has information on research and conservation programs at the Aquarium, a guide to sustainable seafood choices, and a fantastic online field guide to fishes, birds, marine mammals, habitats, etc. that includes conservation notes.

Fish Base: www.fishbase.org
Detailed scientific information on almost 30,000 species of fish! Search by common or scientific name, family, country, ecosystem, or topic. Also includes biodiversity maps and a glossary.

IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: www.redlist.org
Created by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Not limited to marine life, but a valuable resource for checking the official endangered or threatened status of a particular species. The site also has an excellent section of links to other online resources.

Coral Reef Alliance: www.coralreefalliance.org/aboutcoralreefs/
Dedicated to protecting and restoring coral reefs around the world. The Resource Library section of the website contains tourism guidelines, issue briefs, best practices, a coral reef directory, FAQ, and photobank, and an education library.

Marine Fish Conservation Network: www.conservefish.org
A good overview of the major fisheries issues, news, political activity, position statements, and tips on getting involved.

International Coastal Cleanup: www.coastalcleanup.org
Information on coastal pollution and cleanup efforts, including a yearly international cleanup event.

Seafood Choices Alliance: www.seafoodchoices.com
A resource to help with informed choices about sustainable seafood.