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Resource
Job Links:
Education/Internship Opportunities:
| Site | Description |
| SEA Education Association | A fabulous semester at sea program, also has high school courses. |
| Darling Marine Center | The Darling Marine Center is the site of world renowned marine research. Has opportunities for internships and gives publication lists for research. |
| Shoals Marine Laboratory on Appledore Island | Info about fabulous research-based summer courses offered through Cornell that can be taken over the summer. Credits can transfer back to URI and provides good financial aid. |
| Marine Careers Page | Site talks about the different marine careers out there and gives descriptions of each one. |
| New England Aquarium | Cool internship opportunities, and an all around fun site- you can even watch live video of the giant ocean tank or the penguins! |
Fishery Management Councils:
| Site | Description |
| Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commision | Gives info about ASMFC and provides fact sheets and other information about programs that they are involved in. |
| New England Fishery Management Council | Provides easy access to information about the NEFMC and provides descriptions of the species they manage. Gives management plans and reports. |
| Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council | Site gives species managed lists and management plans, along with meeting schedules and publications for the MAFMC. |
Species Information Links:
| Site | Description |
| Fishinfo Service | "The web site of Fish Information & Services, is widely recognized as the standard for global seafood industry information on the Internet. Founded in 1995 by professionals deeply engaged in the seafood industry, and audited by the Audit Bureau of Circulations, the site delivers the most reliable, timely, comprehensive worldwide fishing, seafood, and aquaculture information" |
| Fishbase | Here's a site where you can look up and get basic information for most of the fish in the world, including habitat, feeding habits, reproduction, and coloration. |
| The Lobster Institute | "A research and educational entity designed to conduct scientific investigation on and provide information about the American Lobster in order to help conserve and enhance the resource, and ensure the continuance of a strong and healthy lobster industry in Maine and the region." |
| NMFS Alaska Regional Office | Information about what NMFS is doing in Alaska, has species, research, and news to read up on. |
| Alaska Fisheries Science Center | "The mission of the Alaska Fisheries Science Center is to generate scientific information necessary for the conservation, management, and utilization of the region's living marine resources. Gives info on stock reports, internships, research, and mgmt programs." |
Good Organizations to Know About:
| Site | Description |
| Manomet Center for Conservation Science | "For over 30 years, our scientists have been improving the understanding of natural systems and assembling strong, working partnerships to develop environmental solutions. On the basis of solid science, Manomet brings together all of those with a stake in a particular environmental matter - communities, individuals, universities, government agencies, businesses - and works with them to develop cooperative, science-based policies and management strategies." |
| Cetacean Society International | "We seek in every peaceful way to minimize cetacean killings and captures, and to maximize activities that neither harm nor harass, such as regulated whale watching, non-lethal research, and widespread educational, aesthetic, and environmental programs relating to free-living whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Our ultimate aim is peaceful coexistence and mutual enrichment for humans and cetaceans." |
| Seagrant | Seagrant produces and makes available a wealth of information on marine topics - from public school curriculum materials to the most advanced scientific research |
| Center for Marine Conservation | "As the largest and oldest organization dedicated solely to protecting the oceans, the Ocean Conservancy combines science-based advocacy, grassroots activism, litigation, education and outreach to find lasting solutions to issues affecting our oceans and all marine life." |
Other Resource Links:
| Site | Description |
| NOAA | |
| NMFS | |
| American Fisheries Society | "The mission of the American Fisheries Society is to improve the conservation and sustainability of fishery resources and aquatic ecosystems by advancing fisheries and aquatic science and promoting the development of fisheries professionals." |
| MAF Links Page for URI | A good page with links to Marine Affairs related law organizations, very detailed. |
| Fishing Gears and Methods Page | Site has good descriptions of different fishing gears and methods with detailed illustrations. |
| Maine Fishermen’s Forum | Site gives schedules and dates for the Maine Fishermen’s forum |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Research and job opportunities, education facilities, great place to go visit! |
| Earthwatch Institute | Volunteer trips to Baja to work at a sea turtle research station. |
| Caribbean Conservation Corportation | A Sea turtle tracking program, general info on sea turtles, volunteer opportunities, and a great gift shop. You can even adopt a turtle! |