Private, non-profit organization dedicated to investigating the complex interrelationships of aquatic ecosystems, particularly the ways in which coastal systems adapt to, and are affected by, human activities.

Background, information about staff and research projects.

Wetlands ecology research at the University of Florida (USA).

Serves the missions of university education, coastal research, and public service/public education.

Research and teaching facility of the Faculty of Science at the University of Manitoba (USA). Located on a designated game-bird refuge and wildlife protection area.

The overall aim is to provide the scientific basis for the administration and management of lakes and estuarine ecosystems.

In Cumbria, England. Conducts research into all aspects of freshwater science and technology, with particular emphasis on freshwater algae and invertebrates. Founded in 1929, has a long history of achievements in freshwater science.

Major focus is analysis of the structure and function of freshwater ecosystems. Berlin, Germany.

Ireland's national agency for marine research. Includes information on investigations of marine fisheries and aquaculture, environmental toxins, phytoplankton, and other aquatic ecological topics.

Coordinates aquatic resource research, development and management activities in Sri Lanka. Details of projects, publications, services, regional centers.

Specializes in research on the nutritional ecology and toxic activity of the toxic dinoflagellate Pfiesteria and its impacts on fish health. Descriptions of facilities and projects, Neuse River data, and Pfiesteria information.

Promoting scientific study in order to protect and enhance the bay.

A natural laboratory dedicated to the scientific understanding of estuaries of the coast of Oregon, and Northern California. Provides information about research, education, and stewardship activities.

In the UK -- engaged in freshwater biological research for over 60 years.

At the CBL's Center for Environmental Science the faculty members have established a distinguished record of major contributions to regional, national, and international environmental research in the marine sciences.

Operates several laboratories and a research fleet as part of their environmental education.

Research related to sustainable management and restoration of the USA coastal saltwater wetlands, coastal and inland freshwater wetlands, submerged aquatic ecosystems, and coastal prairie.

Conducts research on coastal wetland ecology and restoration. Focusing particularly on estuaries of the Pacific Northwest, with attention to the estuarine ecology of juvenile Pacific salmon.