Atlantic Research Coalition
Ambar
Bilbao-based society for the study and conservation of
marine fauna
Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group is dedicated to the conservation
and better understanding of whales, dolphins and porpoise in Irish
waters.
The Sea Trust
Sea Trust is a section of the Wildlife Trust S&W Wales
and was formed as a marine arm of the Wildlife Trust S&W
Wales.
Aberdeen University
Aberdeen University regularly uses data gathered
by MARINElife and is currently involved in NorCet
www.oceanlab.abdn.ac.uk/staff/index.php
NorCet
Ferry based surveys between Aberdeen, Shetland and
Orkney
www.egcp.org.uk/projects/NORCET_Report.pdf
Rugvin Project
A Dutch NGO specialised in research and education on
Cetaceans in the Dutch waters
www.rugvin.nl/English%20page.htm
Global NGOs
Birdlife International
BirdLife International is a global Partnership of conservation
organisations that strives to conserve birds, their habitats and
global biodiversity, working with people towards sustainability in
the use of natural resources.
www.birdlife.org/action/science/species/seabirds/index.html
Conservation International
CI's Global Marine Division is dedicated to improving
ocean health at a global scale. Working with over 150 partners
around the globe, leveraging a collaborative network of
partnerships at every level; including fostering opportunity
and education at the local level they work to develop sound science
to prove the links between healthy oceans and thriving people,
communities and societies.
Greenpeace
Greenpeace is an independent global campaigning
organisation that acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to
protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace
www.greenpeace.org/international/campaigns/oceans/
http://blacklist.greenpeace.org/
IFAW International Fund for Animal
Welfare
IFAW works to improve animal welfare, prevent animal cruelty and
abuse, protect wildlife and provide animal rescue around the world.
From stopping the elephant ivory trade, to ending the Canadian seal
hunt and saving the whales from extinction, IFAW works to create
solutions that benefit both animals and people.
Oceana
Oceana, founded in 2001, is the largest international organization
focused solely on ocean conservation, protecting marine ecosystems
and endangered especies . Our offices in Europe, North America,
Central America and South America work together on a limited number
of strategic, directed campaigns to achieve measurable
outcomes that will help return our oceans to former levels of
abundance. We believe in the importance of science in identifying
problems and solutions. Our scientists work closely with our teams
of economists, lawyers and advocates to achieve tangible results
for the oceans.
Marine Conservation Society (MSC)
MCS's vision is for seas rich in wildlife, abundant fish
stocks and pollution free beaches and bathing waters - seas that
are fit for wildlife to thrive in and for people to enjoy, and
seas that will support future generations with abundant
resources.
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to
investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and
confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the
biodiversity of our delicately-balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea
Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations.
SeaWeb
SeaWeb is an international, nonprofit, communications
organization dedicated to creating a culture of ocean
conservation.
Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS)
WDCS works worldwide to conserve cetaceans.
www.wdcs.org/index2.php www.wdcs.org/index2
WWF (Worldwide Fund for Nature)
WWF's Global Marine Programme develops, advocates, and
implements solutions for the protection of marine ecosystems
and the sustainable use of marine resources.
wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/how_we_work/conservation/marine/
UK and Western Europe
ORCA
ORCA is the marine conservation charity dedicated to
forging links between people and the sea. ORCA is committed to the
study of cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) and promoting
their conservation through enthusing, inspiring and educating
others.
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
The RSPB works on a range of issues to protect and
conserve the birds of our seas and coasts, and the wonderful marine
environment on which they depend, from the impacts of human
activities.
www.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/policy/marine/index.aspx
Seawatch Foundation
Working in close partnership with the public, Sea Watch is a
national marine conservation research charity dedicated to the
protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans) around the
UK.
http://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/
The Shark Trust
The Shark Trust is the UK registered charity which works to advance
the worldwide conservation of sharks through science, education,
influence and action. Our vision is a world where sharks thrive
within a globally healthy marine ecosystem.
Icelandic Nature Conservation Association
Established in 1997 with the aim of conserving wilderness
in Iceland, it speaks out against whaling quotas.
Public Bodies
Defra
The UK Government Department of Environment Fisheries and
Rural Affairs
ww2.defra.gov.uk/environment/marine/
JNCC
JNCC (Joint Nature Conservation Committee) is the public body that
advises the UK Government and devolved administrations on UK-wide
and international nature conservation. Our role is to provide
evidence, information and advice so that decisions are made that
protect natural resources and systems. Our specific role is to work
on nature conservation issues that affect the UK as a whole and
internationally.
The key to marine conservation is to influence the behaviour of users of the seas. In contrast to conservation on land, there are few opportunities to directly affect biodiversity, for instance through habitat recreation or re-establishing lost species.
Natural England
Natural England works to ensure that our marine
environment is better understood, valued and protected
www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/marine/default.aspx
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH)
Effective management of the many uses and activities in
the marine environment is crucial to safeguard our renowned
wildlife and landscapes, and is equally important in preserving a
future for those industries which rely on the coast and sea.
www.snh.gov.uk/land-and-sea/managing-coasts-and-sea/
Campaigns
Illegal Fishing.info
The purpose of this site is to provide background
information on the key issues in the debate around illegal,
unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing
http://www.illegal-fishing.info/
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
The MSC is the world's leading certification and
ecolabelling program for sustainable seafood.
Hugh's Fish Fight
Campaign headed by Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall
diversify fish eating habits and change the fishing policies to
benefit fish, fishermen and consumers.
Commercial Partners
Feederlink
Maersk Line
Naturetrek
Northern Experience Wildlife Tours
http://www.northernexperiencewildlifetours.co.uk/
Norfolk Line / DFDS
P&O Ferries
Swan Hellenic Cruises
Resources
Environmentjob.co.uk
Wouldn't it be great if all those really positive jobs to
do with the environment and sustainability were all in one place?
Environmentjob.co.uk was set up to make that happen.
http://www.environmentjob.co.uk/
OSPAR Commission
OSPAR is the mechanism by which fifteen Governments of the western
coasts and catchments of Europe, together with the European
Community, cooperate to protect the marine environment of the
North-East Atlantic.
ASCOBANS
The Agreement on the Conservation of Small Cetaceans of
the Baltic and North Seas (ASCOBANS) was concluded in 1991 under
the auspices of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS or Bonn
Convention) and entered into force in 1994. In February 2008, an
extension of the agreement area came into force; the "Agreement on
the Conservation of Small Cetaceans of the Baltic, North East
Atlantic, Irish and North Seas".
Convention on Migratory Species
The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of
Wild Animals (also known as CMS or Bonn Convention) aims to
conserve terrestrial, marine and avian migratory species throughout
their range. It is an intergovernmental treaty, concluded under the
aegis of the United Nations Environment Programme.
European Cetacean Society
The European Cetacean Society (ECS) was established to
promote and advance the scientific studies and conservation efforts
of marine mammals and to gather and disseminate information about
cetaceans to members of the Society and the public at large.
http://www.europeancetaceansociety.eu/
British Wildlife Wiki
The British Wildlife Wiki was set up by the WWC to provide
a concise online encylopedia of British Wildlife that people can
use and edit.
http://thewwcbritishwildlife.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page
UK Coastal Wildlife
A dedicated library of UK marine and coastal
wildlife photographs taken both above and below the water by
diver and photographer Steve Trewhella.
http://www.ukcoastalwildlife.co.uk
Conservation Jobs
Conservation Jobs is an ethical company with
a mission; we would rather help charities and organisations find
the people they need, keep unnecessary costs low and connect
conservation. Listing with us is either low cost or free and we
absolutely DO NOT charge our audience to access content, receive
weekly newsletters or upload their CV. Our mission is to help
conservation, not hinder it.
https://www. conservationjobs.co.uk/
WiseOceans
For a wide selection of marine conservation
opportunities and jobs.