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Environmental Awareness
Hawaiian Monk Seal / Monachus schauinslandi / `Ilio holo I ka uaua (dog that runs in rough water) -- The Hawaiian Monk Seal was listed as an endangered species in 1976 under the Federal Endangered Species Act. Scientist estimate about 1,300 to 1,400 monk seals live in the Hawaiian islands chain today. The species has declined at approximately 11% per year since 1989 and is the most endangered U.S. marine mammal. -- Photo: Scuba Center

References to help divers and snorkelers protect the Earth's coral reefs and oceans.

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Marine Environment References for Kids

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Marine Environment References
Audubon's mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity. - - Click here for the Audubon Society web site
 Audubon Society		 The Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) promotes coral reef conservation around the world by working with the dive industry, governments, local communities and other organizations to protect and manage coral reefs, establish marine parks, fund conservation efforts, and raise public awareness with the mission to keep coral reefs alive for future generations. - - Click here for the CORAL Reef Alliance web site
 The Coral Reef Alliance

The Cousteau Society Mission: Educating people to understand, to love and to protect the water systems of the planet, marine and fresh water, for the well-being of future generations. - - Click here for the Cousteau Society web site
 The Cousteau Society
The Discovery family of television networks includes: Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, Discovery Health Channel, Discovery Times Channel, Discovery Home Channel, Discovery Kids Channel, The Science Channel, Military Channel, Discovery en Espanol, Discovery HD Theater and FitTV. - - Click here for the Discovery Channel web site
Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, ...

The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people. - - Click here for the United States Environmental Protection Agency web site
 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution (HBOI) is dedicated to exploring the world's oceans, integrating the science and technology of the sea with the needs of humankind. We are involved in research and education in the marine sciences; biological, chemical, and environmental sciences; marine biomedical sciences; marine mammal conservation; aquaculture; and ocean engineering. - - Click here for Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc.
 Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution
Click here for NASA's Earth Science Enterprise
 NASA's Earth Science Enterprise
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) conducts research and gathers data about the global oceans, atmosphere, space and sun, and applies this knowledge to science and service that touch the lives of all Americans. - - Click here for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA )
 National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration

Through science-based advocacy, research, and public education, The Ocean Conservancy informs, inspires, and empowers people to speak and act for the oceans. In all its work, The Ocean Conservancy strives to be the world's foremost advocate for the oceans. -- Click here for The Ocean Conservancy (Formerly "The Center for Marine Conservation")
 The Ocean Conservancy
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. Project AWARE also teaches enthusiasts how to sustainably interact with aquatic resources and apply these skills to conservation. - - Click here for the PADI Project AWARE Foundation web site
 PADI Project Aware Foundation

Click here for Philippe Cousteau Foundation
Philippe Cousteau Foundation

REEF was founded in 1990, out of growing concern about the health of the marine environment, and the desire to provide the SCUBA diving community a way to contribute to the understanding and protection of marine populations. REEF achieves this goal primarily through its volunteer fish monitoring program, the REEF Fish Survey Project. - - Click here for the REEF (Reef Environmental Education Foundation) web site
REEF
Reef Environmental Education Foundation

ReefBase is the world's premier online information system on coral reefs, and provides information services to coral reef professionals involved in management, research, monitoring, conservation and education. - - Click here for the Reef Base web site
 Reef Base
Research at Scripps Institution of Oceanography encompasses physical, chemical, biological, geological, and geophysical studies of the oceans. Ongoing investigations include the topography and composition of the ocean bottom, waves and currents, and the flow and interchange of matter between seawater and the ocean bottom or the atmosphere. Scripps's research ships are used in these investigations throughout the world's oceans. - - Click here for Scripps Institution of Oceanography web site
 Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Shark Research Institute (SRI) works with the scientific community, individuals and organizations concerned about the health of our marine ecosystem, and marine resource users: subsistence fishermen, sport divers, and the dive tourism industry. Shark Research Institute works to correct misperceptions about sharks and stop the slaughter of 100 million sharks annually. -- Click here for the Shark Research Institute website
The Shark Research Institute
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is a private, independent, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to research and higher education at the frontiers of ocean science. Its primary mission is to develop and effectively communicate a fundamental understanding of the processes and characteristics governing how the oceans function and how they interact with the Earth as a whole. - - Click here for Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Marine Environment Education

To help protect the marine environment while diving, check out our Diamond Reef Buoyancy Training.

The AWARE Coral Reef Preservation Specialty course is open to divers, snorkelers, and anyone else interested in protecting our fragile coral reefs.

Annual Environmental Events


Crystal Pierz Marine
Lake Cleanup Day

Earth Day
International Coastal Cleanup Day

 

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