The Oceanic Resource Foundation: Underwater Photography / Marine Conservation

Aquariums

Australia's Great Barrier Reef Aquarium
New England Aquarium
Waikiki Aquarium - The Waikiki Aquarium specializes in helping people of all ages to appreciate and help to protect the oceans. Our exhibits, education programs, research and conservation efforts all focus on the tropical Pacific region.
Curacao Sea Aquarium - A privately owned Aquarium located at the edge of the Underwater Park on the island of Curacao, direct access to coral reefs, research facilities available.
Monterey Bay Aquarium

Coral Reefs

Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network
Aquarious Underwater Lab
Biogeoinformatics of Hexacorals - BIOGEOINFORMATICS OF HEXACORALLIA (CORALS, SEA ANEMONES, AND THEIR ALLIES): INTERFACING GEOSPATIAL, TAXONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DATA FOR A GROUP OF MARINE INVERTEBRATES. Objective: the development of a comprehensive taxonomic database including published reports of species distributions, integrated with an environmental database and analytical tools for relating distributions to environmental factors. Intended audience: Researchers, science educators
Coral Reef Ecology at EcoLynx.com - Coral reef headlines from around the world, with hyperlinks to the full stories. Coral reef research links, bulletin board and more!
Coral Reef Economics - Cesar Environmental Economics Consulting (CEEC) provides consulting services to governments, international agencies, non-government organisations (NGOs), universities and the private sector on natural resource economics. CEEC specialises among others in: (i) economic valuation of coral reefs/tropical fisheries/protected areas/coastal zones; (ii) development of management plans for marine protected; training in coastal zone management, economic valuation, etc.
Coral Seas Inc - Integrated Coastal Zone Management - Consultants in: integrated coastal management; marine protected area management; environmental impact assessment; damage assessment and restoration; and coral reef monitoring and education.
Cuba Reefs: A Last Caribbean Refuge - Journey with photographer David Doubilet through the rich underwater world of Cuba?s pristine cays and meet the creatures who live there.
ICRIForum - The Electronic Forum serves as a central gateway that compiles coral reef information, and offers an interactive space for its members. The ICRI (International Coral Reef Initiative) secretariat web pages are also host by the ICRIForum
International Society for Reef Studies
KAHEA: The Hawaiian-Environmental Alliance - Grassroots group working to protect the Norhtwestern Hawaiian Islands
Mote Marine Laboratory, Center for Tropical Research - Mote Marine Laboratory's Center for Tropical Research provides facilites for scientists and educators studying environments of the Florida Keys. Staff scientists conduct research on corals and coral reefs throughout the year. Coral Biology Program projects include effects of temperature, light and chemical stressors on corals, field assessment and experimental studies on coral diseases and basic research on coral calcification. Internships available.
Mother Jones Action Atlas on Coral Reefs
National Coral Reef Institute - The National Coral Reef Institute was established by Congressional mandate in 1998. NCRI's primary objective is the assessment, monitoring, and restoration of coral reefs through basic and applied research and through training and education. NCRI operates at the Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center near Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
NOAA - Abandoned Vessel Inventory - Abandoned vessels threaten coral habitats. The AVP uses the data presented on this site to identify vessels, prioritize them based on threats and facilitate their removal. We have developed a database containing vessels from across the US. In addition to providing access to much of our data, the site presents information about the subject, and gives visitors the opportunity to help us verify our data and identify unrecorded vessels.
NOAA's Coral Health & Monitoring Program
Ocean Watch Foundation - Founded in 1988, the Ocean Watch Foundation is dedicated to the protection of reef ecosystems in Southeast Florida.
Operation Wallacea - Scientific Conservation Diving Expeditions to South East Sulawesi, Indonesia
Reef Check - Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network annual survey of reef conditions
Reef Relief - Protect Living Coral - REEF RELIEF is a grassroots non-profit conservation organization dedicated to Preserve and Protect the Living Coral Reef Ecosystem. We provide k-12 teacher kits and coral science education materials to educators around the world. We provide news, info, and publications, a photomonitoring survey, and photos of ocean life, endangered animals, fish, and healthy and diseased corals.
Reef Studies at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
ReefBase
South Florida Aquatic Environments - Take an in-depth tour through three imperiled south Florida environments - the Everglades, Florida Bay, and Florida Keys. Test your knowledge with interactive games and learn how you can help preserve these unique habitats.
The Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) - The Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) is a member-supported, non-profit organization, dedicated to keeping coral reefs alive around the world.
WCS Coral Reef Conservation Program - A description of the Wildlife Conservation Society?s plans to conduct research on coral reefs throughout the world. This research will serve as the foundation for our science based conservation actions.
McCarty & Peters Coral Disease ID - Website devoted to the identification of coral diseases.

Earth Friendly Products

Adam's Organic Coffees
Check Gallery - Earth friendly check printing
Earth Friendly Products
EcoFish - Ecologically friendly seafood
Green Mountain Coffee - Eco-friendly coffee roasters supporting environmental issues.

Eco Tours

Adventure Sports Online Recreation Travel Directory - Outdoor recreation and sports adventure travel directory, touring companies, guides, outfitters, outdoor apparel, trip planners for whitewater rafting, wilderness travel, bicycling, kayak or canoe trips, winter sports, adventure travel, camping, rock climbing, hiking, fishing, hunting and more. Find links to great outdoor resources, how to and equipment information.
Borneo Eco Tours
Cabo Pulmo Beach Resort
Laguna San Ignacio Whale Trips
Operation Wallacea - Scientific Conservation Diving Expeditions to South East Sulawesi, Indonesia
Sailaway Yacht Charters

Endangered Species

Endangered Species Coalition
Kwata NGO
Operation Wallacea
The Turtle People - An information site for the documentary film "The Turtle People". The film explores how the destinies of Olive Ridley Turtles and the fisherfolk of a little fishing village along India's west coast, are bound together.

Fishery Management

Geographic Information Systems

Environmental Systems Research Institute - ArcView and ArcInfo GIS mapping software
National Geophysical Data Center - Government agency provides GIS data
Nautical Data International
NOAA Coastal Remote Sensing Program
UNESCO Coastal & Marine Remote Sensing
UNESCO Remote Sensing Handbook for Tropical Coastal Management
Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research - TOPEX/Poseidon satellite data

USA Government Agencies

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NOAA/Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary - The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is one of 13 national marine sanctuaries in the United States that were designated to protect and conserve marine resources of national significance. The Florida Keys NMS was established in 1990 to preserve the only living barrier coral reef in the continental U.S. and the unique habitats associated with it.

Marine Protected Areas (MPA)

Bonaire National Marine Park - Website for the Marine Park
Coral Seas Inc - Integrated Coastal Zone Management - Consultants in: integrated coastal management; marine protected area management; environmental impact assessment; damage assessment and restoration; and coral reef monitoring and education.
Glover's Reef MPA and research station - The Wildlife Conservation Society runs a marine reserach facility and helps to manage a MPA in Glover's Reef, Belize

Non Government Organizations (NGO)

Alaska Oceans Network
Apalachee Ecological Conservancy, Inc. - Committed to the proper environmental management of North Florida and adjoining harbors, bays, lakes, tributaries, wetlands and coastal watersheds of the Gulf of Mexico.
Barbados Marine Trust - The Barbados Marine Trust dedicated to promoting environmentally and socially-sustainable use of the Marine areas of Barbados. The membership includes individuals from many different user groups-fishers, dive-operators, hoteliers, water-sports operators, business people, school children, and the community in general.
Coral Seas Inc - Integrated Coastal Zone Management - Consultants in: integrated coastal management; marine protected area management; environmental impact assessment; damage assessment and restoration; and coral reef monitoring and education.
EarthTrends Environmental Portal
French National Sea Experience Center - NAUSICAA - French National Sea Experience Center, in Boulogne-sur-Mer (Northern France), is a Science Center entirely dedicated to the relationship between Mankind and the Sea. Its goal is to incite the general public to discover the sea and to love it, while raising its awareness on the need for a better management of marine resources.
Global Islands Network - The Global Islands Network is a non-profit organisation established to facilitate people on islands to acquire, disseminate and utilise natural resource knowledge resources.
Marine Conservation Biology Institute
Marine Fish Conservation Network
Nature Foundation of Sint Maarten - The Nature Foundation of St. Maarten was established in January 1997 with the objective to enhance the environment through proper management, education, awareness and protection. The Marine Park's primary purpose is to provide a sustainable source of nature conservation, while at the same time guaranteeing a continuation of the local population's traditional use of the area.
Ocean Watch Foundation - Founded in 1988, The Ocean Watch Foundation is dedicated to the persevation of reef ecosystems in Southeast Florida.
Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment and Security
Surfers Agains Sewage
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute

Underwater and Wildlife Photography

Lines and Shadows - The underwater photography of Jeff Dudas
Ocean Systems - Underwater Camera - Manufacture a wide range of underwater camera, rov, infrared camera, underwater video camera over the last 12 years. Our underwater photos are testimonials of our professional and quality products.
Professional Diving Services - Underwater video and photography in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California.
Rainbow Seas Tours
Sergio Sarta Underwater Photographer - Colour and Black & White underwater photos.
Stan Waterman Photography
zeroimpact productions - Eco-friendly underwater video production/ exceptional camera operators/ stock footage/ webmercials
Amy Gulick Wildlife Photography
BLUE - Lorusso Vito Underwater Photographer - Bio and gallery of italian underwater photographer
Marine Camera Distributors - This is were ORF buys all of our underwater camera gear! Serving the professional underwater photograpger since 1979.
Underwater Photography.com - We are not just the best place to buy underwater cameras, digital camera housings, and underwater video. We are also the best place to learn how to use them! This website is devoted to the art of underwater photography.

Research Institutes

Australian Institute of Marine Science
Coral Seas Inc - Integrated Coastal Zone Management - Consultants in: integrated coastal management; marine protected area management; environmental impact assessment; damage assessment and restoration; and coral reef monitoring and education.
Instituto Argentino de Oceanografia - IADO is the largest oceanographic institution in Argentina working in estuarine, coastal and inner shelf environments.
Scripps Institute of Oceanography
Stereology Resource Center - The Stereology Resource Center provides biomedical researchers with efficient, state-of-the-art, and affordable resources for stereological research and measurement. Our services include research program consulting, laboratory tissue analysis and sample testing, stereology workshops, scientific training and educational materials and stereology software.
Wildlife Conservation Society - WCS runs a wide variety of marine research programs, focusing on pelagic fish, coral reefs, seaturtles, and sturgeon.

Dive Resorts and Hotels

Coconut Court Beach Hotel - 132 room Hotel on the South Coast of Barbados dedicated to the protection and preservation of the environment with a particular emphasis on the Marine Environment.
Laguna Beach Resort - An ORF favorite, a beautiful dive resort located on the island of Utila, Bay of Islands, Honduras. Great diving, excellent staff, good food!
Villa Los Frailes - Cabo Pulmo Area, Baja Mexico - A beachfront villa with pool and spa located directly on the Sea of Cortez. Access the Cabo Pulmo Marine preseve using the complimentary boats and kayaks. 4 bedrooms and 5 baths.
The Inn of Last Resort - An ORF favorite, a beautiful dive resort located on the island of Roatan, Bay of Islands, Honduras. Great diving, excellent staff, good food!

Scuba Diving

2ndHandScuba.com - Buy Sell or Trade Used Scuba Equipment
Bonaire Reef Cams
Cabo Pulmo Beach Resort
Cabo Pulmo Marine Park Diving - Login cabo pulmo marine park to book a marine biologist dive master, find affordable lodging and meet responsible expedition leaders to take you kayaking and hiking.
Cheap Scuba Gear - Scuba Equipment Shopping @ CheapScubaGear.com! Find Discount Dive Gear and Scuba Diving Equipment Specials Online!
Destination Dive Weather Information - A website that specializes in updating the diver or tourist on current weather information at their favorite local or dive area.
Dive Gear & Scuba Equipment from Divers Direct - Buy Scuba Equipment at Discount Prices - Shop for Scuba Gear and Snorkeling Packages Online @ DiversDirect.com. Find sale rpices on Dive Gear Online!
DiveAtlas.com - A diving travel guide and source for independent trip reports for all diving destinations around the world.
DiveBooty.com - SCUBA Equipment Comparison Shopping - The one stop location to research, comparison shop, and purchase SCUBA equipment online. You can now find the very best deals by going to just one site!
Kuwait Dive Team
Professional Diving Services An ORF favorite - The finest dive shop in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California.
Rainbow Seas Tours
Scuba Diving in Thailand - All about scuba diving in Phuket. Liveaboards to the Similian Islands. Overnight tours to Phi Phi. Day trips, PADI courses and more.
ScubaBooty.com - ScubaBooty.com - Your all in one site for Scuba related Travel, Equipment Reviews, Comparison Shopping, Web Searches and more. Your Scuba One Source! Powered by SERIOUS Scuba Divers!
ScubaDiveTravel.com - ScubaDiveTravel.com - Your all in one site for Scuba related Travel Cruises, Airfare, Resorts, and more. Your Scuba Travel One Source! By Divers for Divers!
ScubaMeta.com - ScubaMeta.com - Your all in one site for Scuba related Travel, Equipment Reviews, Comparison Shopping, Web Searches and more. Your Scuba One Source! Powered by SERIOUS Scuba Divers!
SearchBooty.com - SCUBA Meta Search Engine - The one stop location to search all of the most popular scuba sites on the web. Everything from equipment to travel! The web just got easier!
SeaSports Belize - Small groups, BIG adventure! Save A Sea Turtle Belize Headquarters - REEF Field Station - PADI International Resort Member
Amphora Scuba Diving Center

Sea Turtles

Network for Endangered Sea Turtles
Amphora Scuba Diving Center - There are two main types of sea-turles nesting along the coasts of Northern Cyprus; these are: Caretta-Caretta (Sini Kaplumbagasi), and Chelonia-Mydas (Yesil Kaplumbaga). The both are listed as endangered species and under strict protection.
Caretta Research Project - A hands on research, education and conservation project that has been protecting Georgia's sea turtles since 1973.
Caribbean Conservation Corporation - Protecting sea turtles since 1959
Coconut Court Beach Hotel Turtle Project
Fire in the Turtle House - A non-fiction "scientific detective story" about the race to find out what's causing a disease wiping out sea turtle populations around the world.
Hacettepe University Sea Turtle Research Team
Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - A rescue and rehabilitation center for sick and injured sea turtles, located on Topsail Island, NC, USA
Marine Turtle DNA Sequences
Pamukkale University Sea Turtle Research Unit - Sea turtles in the mediterranean, caretta, chelonia, sex determination and other related studies in the eastern mediterranean.
Progetto Caretta Caretta
Sea Turtle - Seaturtle.org website
Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire
Sea Turtle Postage Stamps of the World
Sea Turtle Research - Universiti Putra Malaysia
The Turtle People - An information site for the documentary film "The Turtle People". The film exlores how the destinies of Olive Ridley Turtles and the fisherfolk of a little fishing village along India's west coast, are bound together.
Tortugas marinas - Pagina dedicada al mundo de las tortugas marinas
Turtle Trax
Turtles in Trouble - Sea turtle news headlines from around the world, with hyperlinks to the full stories. Sea turtle hotlines, sea turtle research links and more!

Whales

Baja California Whales
Cetacea
MMS Gulf Cet Program - US Minerals Management Service cetacean program in the Gulf of Mexico
Organization Cetacea
Epic Charters Alaska - Wildlife adventures in Prince William Sound, Alaska for kayaking, Humpback, Orca whale or bird watching, eco-tours, ocean fishing charters for Halibut, Salmon, Shark, sea kayak hauling, Alaskan guides for photography near Anchorage, Seward, Valdez, Alaska from Epic Charters.
Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
Whale Population Status (WWF 2001)

World Heritage Sites

Sian Ka'an - Biosphere on the Mexican Yucatan peninsula
UNESCO World Hertiage Sites - The complete list of sites
Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino - Vizcaino Biosphere in Baja California