Marine Conservation Organizations


American Cetacean Society

American Cetacean Society
ACS works to protect whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their habitats through education, conservation and research.

American Oceans Campaign

American Oceans Campaign
Protecting and restoring the vitality of our Nation's waters and educating the American public and policymakers about the need for establishing strong public policy to protect our marine resources.

Bluewater Network
Bluewater Network leads campaigns to reduce the global warming impacts of transportation; to protect National Parks from jetskis, snowmobiles and other thrillcraft; and to prevent environmental damage from pollution caused by ferries, cruise ships, and other large vessels.
Added 9/22/03

Call 2 Recycle
The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation's (RBRC) Call2Recycle program collects used cellular phones and rechargeable batteries to benefit the environment and charitable Organizations. Online search locates the collection site nearest you.
Added 5/12/04 - Conservation Groups

Cetacean Society International

Cetacean Society International
Dedicated to the preservation and protection of all cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) and the marine environment on a global basis.

Coral Reef Alliance

Coral Reef Alliance
Works with the diving community and others to promote coral reef conservation around the world.

Dolphin Research Center

Dolphin Research Center
An education and research facility, home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions dedicated to assisting marine mammals in distress in the surrounding waters of the Keys.

Earth Island Institute

Earth Island Institute
Fosters the efforts of creative individuals by providing organizational support in developing projects for the conservation, preservation, and restoration of the global environment.

Earth Share
Earth Share is a nationwide network of the country’s most respected and responsible non-profit environmental and conservation organizations, working together to promote environmental awareness and philanthropy through charitable workplace giving.
Added 4/21/04

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Eco-Photo Explorers was formed in 1994 to help promote interest in protecting the environment through knowledge and awareness through the use of underwater photography.
Added 7/20/05

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
To provide for the protection, wise use, understanding and enjoyment of the Great Barrier Reef in perpetuity through the care and development of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Greenpeace International

Greenpeace International
Our purpose is to protect biodiversity in all its forms, prevent pollution and abuse of the earth's ocean, land, air and fresh water, end all nuclear threats and promote global peace.

Historical Diving Society
The Historical Diving Society USA was formed in 1992 and incorporated as a nonprofit public benefit corporation in 1994.  The HDSUSA prides itself on the accurate investigating and recording of diving history.
Added 5/04/05

JASON Project

JASON Project
A year-round scientific expedition designed to excite and engage students in science and technology and to motivate and provide professional development for teachers.

Marine Conservation Society

Marine Conservation Society
The leading environmental charity in the UK dedicated solely to protecting the marine environment.

Marine Mammal Center

Marine Mammal Center
We recognize our interdependence with marine mammals and our responsibility to use our awareness, compassion and intelligence to ensure their survival and the conservation of their habitat.

National Marine Sanctuary

National Marine Sanctuary Program
Our mission is to identify, designate and manage areas of the marine environment of special national significance.

National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation
We focus our efforts on five core issue areas (Endangered Habitat, Water Quality, Land Stewardship, Wetlands, and Sustainable Communities), and pursues a range of educational projects, and activist, advocacy, and litigation initiatives, within these core areas.

New York Seafood Council
The New York Seafood Council (NYSC) is an industry membership organization comprised of individuals, businesses, or organizations involved in the harvesting, processing, wholesale, distribution or sale of seafood products or services to the seafood industry in New York.
Added 4/21/04

New York State Divers Association
Promoting and Protecting Diving and Diver's Rights By Encouraging Safe, Organized Diving and Respect For New York State's Underwater Heritage
Added 4/14/05
  New York Underwater Photo Society
NYUPS aims to bring together underwater photographers and videographers from the tri-state area to share and learn about the world of underwater imagery.
Added 1/30/07

The Ocean Alliance

Ocean Alliance
The Ocean Alliance is dedicated to the conservation of whales and their ocean environment through research and education.

The Ocean Project
A new initiative that intends to create in people a lasting, measurable, top-of-mind awareness of the importance, value, and sensitivity of the oceans.
Added 3/2/02

Project AWARE
Conservation begins with understanding the need to protect waters necessary for life. Each year Project AWARE introduces a new public awareness and education campaign to address environmental issues and involve individuals in solutions.
Added 3/04/04

Reef Environmental Education Foundation

R.E.E.F (Reef Environmental Education Foundation)
To educate, enlist and enable divers and non-divers alike to become active stewards in the conservation of coral reefs and other marine habitats.

Reef Relief (formerly Coral Forest)
Dedicated to Preserve and Protect Living Coral Reef Ecosystems through local, regional and global efforts.

  Rubicon Foundation
The Rubicon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization undertaking projects that: Contribute to the interdependent dynamic between research, exploration, science and education; Improve the available resources for students, professionals and the general public; and Preserve the valuable natural resources that are vital to future endeavors.
Added 1/30/07

Save the Dolphins
Help keep America's Tuna Dolphin-Safe.  Send an online letter to President Bush and and Secretary Evans urging them to protect the current "dolphin-safe" label on tuna, and to prevent the intentional setting of nets on dolphins.  Let your voice be heard!
Added 4/09/03

Save the Manatee Club

Save the Manatee Club
To promote public awareness and education; fund manatee research, rescue, and rehabilitation efforts; and lobby for the protection of manatees and their habitat.

Save the Sound logo

Save the Sound
A bi-state, non-profit membership organization dedicated to the restoration, protection, and appreciation of Long Island Sound and its watershed through advocacy, education and research.
Added 2/24/03

Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society

Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society
The world's most active charity dedicated to the conservation and welfare of all whales, dolphins and porpoises (also known as cetaceans).

Whale Conservation Institute

Whale Conservation Institute
To protect and conserve whales through ground-breaking research and international education initiatives.