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- Action Atlas: Coral Reefs - The plight of the planet's coral reefs-and how to help.
- ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies - The centre undertakes integrated research for the sustainable use and management of coral reefs. Information is available on current research projects, latest news, staff, employment opportunities, and publications.
- Australian Coral Reef Society - Promotes scientific research on Australian coral reefs. It is a forum for discussion and information transfer among scientists, management agencies and reef-based industries that are committed to ecological sustainability.
- Belize Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute - This Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute (CZMAI) website is intended to advise, educate and promote action on your part to become involved in the management of Belize's wealth of coastal resources.
- Climate Shifts - This is a topical commentary regarding climate change, natural ecosystems, politics and the environment, with a focus towards marine ecology and coral reefs.
- Coral Magazine - A quarterly video magazine of coral reefs. Includes ecology, descriptions, identification, free photos, filming techniques, and even a short quiz. Coral and shells are featured.
- Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) - Non-profit organization working to keep coral reefs alive.
- Coral Reef Fish - Benjamin Victor's research on tropical coral reef fish, including photographic guide to late-stage larvae of Caribbean reef fishes. Also provides his publications and a database of collections by species.
- Coral Reef Targeted Research - Funded by the Global Environment Facility this group conducts research specifically applicable to the management of coral reefs. Information is available on current research projects, publications and management manuals.
- Coral Reefs - Journal of the International Society for Reef Studies. Presents multidisciplinary literature across the broad fields of reef studies, publishing analytical and theoretical papers on both modern and ancient reefs. Site contains pdf documents of all published articles.
- Coral Watch - A methodology used to assess the extent of bleaching on a coral reef. Website provides information and materials on how to conduct this protocol.
- CoralRealm Marine Life Databases - Coral Realm is all about coral reef marine life. Site features a database of more than 1000 reef fish, sharks and rays searchable by common, science or family name. Travel logs and dive travel planning are also part of Coral Realm.
- Corals of Oman by Steve Coles - This is the complete illustrated version of a book about the coral reefs near to the country of Oman. It is written by Steve L. Coles and contains a forward by Rodney V. Salm. The book is provided as individual html pages.
- CRC Reef Research Center (Australia) - Supports reef research and outreach programs, with an emphasis on science-based development of reef-friendly industry, government regulations and planning. Focus is on Great Barrier Reef.
- Cybereef - Takes you on a virtual diving adventure to some of the most beautiful reefs in the world. Featuring the marine images of Jean and Phil Slosberg, the spotlight is turned upon the small and unusual citizens of the reef. Enjoy macro photography of interesting critters and learn more about their behavior and habitat.
- Global Coral Health and Monitoring Program - About US government research to assess how, where, and why damage is occurring to coral reefs and to determine the best methods for prevention.
- Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary - Savannah, Georgia, USA. This page describes Gray's Reef research, educational programs, and current activities at the Sanctuary.
- Great Barrier Reef @ nationalgeographic.com - An interactive website describing the key species on coral reefs and their basic ecology. User can use this website to navigate their way around a virtual coral reef.
- Hawaii Coral Reef Bibliography - Bibliographic reference data base of surveys, studies, technical reports, and atlases on physical oceanography, biology, taxonomy, water quality, ecology, and reef resources for the main Hawaiian Islands.
- Hawai'i Coral Reef Network - The mission of the Hawai'i Coral Reef Network is to foster education and research on coral reefs by facilitating communication among the environmental, scientific, governmental, and public communities and to enhance the conservation of coral reefs through stewardship.
- International Coral Reef Action Network - A 'not-for-profit' organisation that seeks to develop collaborations between organisations involved with coral reef conservation to develop strategically linked projects at local, regional and global scales. This website provides resources and information to aid with coral reef conservation management.
- International Coral Reef Initiative - A partnership among governments, international organizations, and non-government organizations to preserve coral reefs and related ecosystems. Information on publications, ICRI resources, and current information is available to download.
- NOAA Coral Health and Monitoring Program (CHANP) - Services to help improve and sustain coral reef health throughout the world. Part of an international network of coral reef researchers.
- Ocean Science Foundation - Facilitates research on endangered tropical marine ecosystems and coral reef ecology.
- Operation Wallacea Scientific Expeditions - Scientific expeditions to Indonesia, Honduras, Egypt, Cuba, Peru and South Africa focused on coral reef and rainforest conservation. Detailed information on the projects, prices, fundraising, and locations is available.
- Palmyra Atoll: Rainforest of the Sea - Online photographic expedition to a pristine coral atoll ecosystem 1000 miles south of Hawaii, focusing on coral reefs and wildlife. English and Japanese.
- Planetary Coral Reef Foundation (PCRF) - A non-profit organization dedicated to mapping, studying, and saving the ocean's coral reefs.
- Reef Check - Trains volunteers to carry out reef check surveys -- online papers and manuals, details of sites and results.
- Reef Conservation UK - An organisation dedicated to promoting multidisciplinary conservation, public awareness, and education about coral reefs. Available is information about the annual meeting held in London, and links related to coral reef conservation.
- Reef Education Network - Learn about coral reefs like the Great Barrier Reef and the many creatures that live in, on and around them.
- Reef Environment Education Foundation (REEF) - Volunteer research program by recreational divers who take surveys of the world's coral reefs. About the project and its findings.
- Reef Relief - Focuses on rigorous science to educate the public and lobby policymakers to achieve Conservation, Protection, and Restoration of coral reef ecosystems.
- Reef Resilience - Information about building resilience into coral reef management strategies. A discussion forum, training resources, and useful publications are all provided.
- ReefDoctor - Research, Conservation & Education in Madagascar - A UK not-for-profit organisation conducting coral reef research, conservation and awareness, in the Toliara region of South West Madagascar. Information is available about current projects and volunteer opportunities.
- Venture into Hawaii's Coral Reefs - Pictures and information about Hawaii's coral reefs and stresses the interdependence of reef organisms on each other.
- Wakatobi Marine National Park - This is a resource containing conservation, diving, travel, research, fisheries and ecological information about the coral reefs of the Wakatobi MNP, SE Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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