Links

We only link to non-profit making organisations and national/state parks:

Coral Reefs

• Coral Reef Alliance
  This member-supported, non-profit organisation is based in San Francisco and is dedicated to keeping coral reefs alive around the world.

• International Coral Reef Initiative
  The ICRI is a partnership among nations and organisations seeking to implement Chapter 17 of Agenda 21 and other international Conventions and agreements for the benefit of coral reefs and related ecosystems. The Initiative was established in order to stop and reverse the global degradation of coral reefs and related ecosystems.

• NOAA's Coral Health and Monitoring Program (CHAMP)
  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's mission is to provide services and information sources for researchers and the public in order to help improve and sustain coral reef health throughout the world.
  

• ReefBase
  This online information system on coral reefs was designed to provide relevant data and information to reef managers and scientists, as well as the general public. Its objective is to facilitate better understanding of the inter-dependencies between humans and coral reefs, in order to benefit management and conservation efforts of these important resources.
  

• Reef Check
  Reef Check is an international programme that works with communities, governments and businesses to scientifically monitor, restore and maintain coral reef health.
  

• Reef Education Network
  This interactive website will help you unlock some of the mysteries of the coral reef ecosystem. Great for kids and adults. It was originally produced by the University of Sydney and Tech Talk Australia.

Marine Parks

• Sabah Parks
  For those who don't have Broadband, this website about Turtle Islands Park, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park and Pulau Tiga Park, will take some time to download and view.
  
  

Mangroves

• Mangrove Action Project
  Partners with mangrove forest communities, grassroots NGOs, researchers and local governments to conserve and restore mangrove forests and related coastal ecosystems, while promoting community-based, sustainable management of coastal resources.

Marine Life

• IOSEA Marine Turtle MoU Secretariat
  The Indian Ocean and South-East Asian (IOSEA) Marine Turtle MoU is an intergovernmental agreement that aims to protect, conserve, replenish and recover marine turtles and their habitats of the Indian Ocean and South-East Asian region.

• Ma' Daerah Turtle Sanctuary
  The Ma' Daerah Turtle Sanctuary Centre is a newly established hatchery and interpretation centre dedicated to the protection and conservation of sea turtles. It was officiated in June 1999. The project aims to protect marine turtles in their natural habitat.
  

• Marine Education Kit
  A joint production of WWF Malaysia, the Marine Parks Malaysia and the Ministry of Education's Curriculum Development Centre on mangroves, coral reefs, sea shores, and ocean and seas.

• ReefQuest Centre for Shark Research
  This centre teaches marine natural history such as Coral Reef Ecology, Reef Critter Identification, Shark Biology and Behavior to skin and scuba divers.

• Saving Sharks Asia
  Chronicling the thoughts and actions of an Ex-Meat/Shark fin's Eater. Also includes posts on the growing campaign against Shark fin's Soup and shark finning in general.
  

• Shark Research Institute
  This multi-disciplinary non-profit scientific research organisation was created to sponsor and conduct research on sharks and promote the conservation of sharks. SRI works with the scientific community, individuals and organisations concerned about the health of our marine ecosystem, and marine resource users.

• Shark Trust
  Promotes the study, management and conservation of sharks, skates and rays. As the UK member of the European Elasmobranch Association, it collaborates with other national member bodies to achieve their aims in British, European and international waters.

• Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
  Established in 1987, this active charity is dedicated to the conservation and welfare of all whales, dolphins and porpoises.
  

• Wildlife Conservation Society
  The society's strong, world-wide commitment to marine conservation is met through collaborative efforts by field scientists working around the world in over twenty countries.
  
  

Snorkelling and SCUBA diving

• SCUBA Diving Guide for Beginners
  The About Scuba Diving site has a wealth of information for novice divers and those thinking of becoming certified.

• BSAC’s Guide to Snorkelling Equipment
  The British Sub Aqua Club is the world's biggest diving club. It also has a snorkelling programme, and this site tells you what you will need before you snorkel.