Marine Science Institutes & Ocean Conservation Organizations
A curated directory of research institutes and non-profit organizations working in marine science and ocean conservation worldwide
Australia
Research Institutes
Australian Institute of Marine Science
Australia's tropical marine research agency
Sydney Institute of Marine Science
Collaborative marine science institute in Sydney, Australia
Marine and Atmospheric Research (CSIRO)
Australia's national science agency marine research division
Non-Profit Organizations
Great Barrier Reef Foundation
Leading charity dedicated to protecting the Great Barrier Reef
Australian Marine Conservation Society
Australia's only national charity dedicated solely to protecting ocean wildlife
Canada
Research Institutes
Ocean Frontier Institute
Partnership focused on the safe and sustainable development of the ocean
Ocean Networks Canada
Initiative of the University of Victoria operating ocean observatories
Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Government department responsible for safeguarding Canadian waters
Non-Profit Organizations
Ocean Wise
Global conservation organization on a mission to protect and restore the world's oceans
David Suzuki Foundation
Non-profit working to conserve the environment, including ocean ecosystems
France
Research Institutes
IFREMER
French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea
Monaco Oceanographic Institute
Research and public engagement on marine conservation
Non-Profit Organizations
Surfrider Foundation Europe
European association for the protection of the ocean and coastline
Germany
Research Institutes
GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research
Center for ocean research in Kiel, Germany
Alfred Wegener Institute
Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research
Non-Profit Organizations
OceanCare
Committed to marine wildlife protection and ocean conservation
International
Research Institutes
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC-UNESCO)
UN body promoting international cooperation in marine research
International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES)
Global organization developing science and advice for sustainable use of the oceans
Non-Profit Organizations
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
Marine conservation organization with a direct-action approach
WWF Oceans
Working to protect marine habitats and species around the world
Mission Blue
Initiative to ignite public support for a global network of marine protected areas
Conservation International Oceans
Working to protect marine ecosystems on a global scale
Japan
Research Institutes
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology
National research institute for marine science and technology
South Africa
Research Institutes
South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
National research facility focusing on aquatic biodiversity
Oceanographic Research Institute
Marine research center focused on the western Indian Ocean region
Spain
Non-Profit Organizations
Oceana Europe
International organization focused on ocean conservation
United Kingdom
Research Institutes
National Oceanography Centre
UK's leading institution for integrated ocean research and technology
Marine Biological Association
Promotes scientific research into all aspects of life in the sea
Plymouth Marine Laboratory
Research institution focusing on the interaction between the marine environment and society
Scottish Association for Marine Science
Scotland's premier independent marine science organization
Non-Profit Organizations
Marine Conservation Society
UK charity for the protection of seas, shores, and marine wildlife
Blue Marine Foundation
UK charity dedicated to creating marine reserves and establishing sustainable fishing
United States
Research Institutes
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
World's largest independent oceanographic research institution
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
One of the oldest and largest centers for global ocean and earth science research
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Private, non-profit research center focusing on ocean science and technology
NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory
Federal laboratory focused on oceanic and atmospheric research
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Research institute of Florida Atlantic University
Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Alabama's primary marine science education and research center
Non-Profit Organizations
Ocean Conservancy
Working to protect the ocean from today's greatest global challenges
Oceana
Largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation
The Ocean Cleanup
Non-profit developing advanced technologies to rid the oceans of plastic
Coral Reef Alliance
Non-profit working to save the world's coral reefs
The Nature Conservancy
Global organization conserving lands and waters, including ocean habitats
Surfrider Foundation
Dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves, and beaches
Australia
Australian Institute of Marine Science
Australia's tropical marine research agency
Sydney Institute of Marine Science
Collaborative marine science institute in Sydney, Australia
Marine and Atmospheric Research (CSIRO)
Australia's national science agency marine research division
Canada
Ocean Frontier Institute
Partnership focused on the safe and sustainable development of the ocean
Ocean Networks Canada
Initiative of the University of Victoria operating ocean observatories
Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Government department responsible for safeguarding Canadian waters
France
IFREMER
French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea
Monaco Oceanographic Institute
Research and public engagement on marine conservation
Germany
GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research
Center for ocean research in Kiel, Germany
Alfred Wegener Institute
Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research
International
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC-UNESCO)
UN body promoting international cooperation in marine research
International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES)
Global organization developing science and advice for sustainable use of the oceans
Japan
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology
National research institute for marine science and technology
South Africa
South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
National research facility focusing on aquatic biodiversity
Oceanographic Research Institute
Marine research center focused on the western Indian Ocean region
United Kingdom
National Oceanography Centre
UK's leading institution for integrated ocean research and technology
Marine Biological Association
Promotes scientific research into all aspects of life in the sea
Plymouth Marine Laboratory
Research institution focusing on the interaction between the marine environment and society
Scottish Association for Marine Science
Scotland's premier independent marine science organization
United States
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
World's largest independent oceanographic research institution
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
One of the oldest and largest centers for global ocean and earth science research
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Private, non-profit research center focusing on ocean science and technology
NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory
Federal laboratory focused on oceanic and atmospheric research
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Research institute of Florida Atlantic University
Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Alabama's primary marine science education and research center
Australia
Great Barrier Reef Foundation
Leading charity dedicated to protecting the Great Barrier Reef
Australian Marine Conservation Society
Australia's only national charity dedicated solely to protecting ocean wildlife
Canada
Ocean Wise
Global conservation organization on a mission to protect and restore the world's oceans
David Suzuki Foundation
Non-profit working to conserve the environment, including ocean ecosystems
France
Surfrider Foundation Europe
European association for the protection of the ocean and coastline
Germany
OceanCare
Committed to marine wildlife protection and ocean conservation
International
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
Marine conservation organization with a direct-action approach
WWF Oceans
Working to protect marine habitats and species around the world
Mission Blue
Initiative to ignite public support for a global network of marine protected areas
Conservation International Oceans
Working to protect marine ecosystems on a global scale
Spain
Oceana Europe
International organization focused on ocean conservation
United Kingdom
Marine Conservation Society
UK charity for the protection of seas, shores, and marine wildlife
Blue Marine Foundation
UK charity dedicated to creating marine reserves and establishing sustainable fishing
United States
Ocean Conservancy
Working to protect the ocean from today's greatest global challenges
Oceana
Largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation
The Ocean Cleanup
Non-profit developing advanced technologies to rid the oceans of plastic
Coral Reef Alliance
Non-profit working to save the world's coral reefs
The Nature Conservancy
Global organization conserving lands and waters, including ocean habitats
Surfrider Foundation
Dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves, and beaches
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