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This site relates to scientific research aimed at increasing understanding of tiger sharks. Major goals of this research include determining movement patterns and habitat use of these predators.
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Tiger Shark Research, Hawaii Tiger Shark Research, Hawaii Shark Research, Galeocerdo cuvier  A project funded jointly by the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources and Sea Grant The tiger shark, Galeocerdo cuvier   (Peron LeSueur is a large (up to 18ft) predator found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide. Tiger sharks...
http://www2.hawaii.edu/~carlm/tigershark.html

A site where you can ask questions and post information on nudibranchs and related sea slugs.
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The Sea Slug Forum Home  Forum you can ask questions, post information and find out more about nudibranchs, bubble-shells, sea hares and other sea slugs. This site aims to generate more interest in these fascinating animals by sharing information with a worldwide audience. The Forum...
http://www.seaslugforum.net/

Awareness, protection, preservation and conservation of the global marine environment are the heart of the Save Our Seas Foundation's mission. Save our Seas Foundation is a non-profit making Swiss foundation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Save Our Seas Foundation  Enter the site Encouraging Awareness, Protection, Preservation and Conservation of the Global Marine Environment through Research and Education Save Our Seas Foundation 2004...
http://www.saveourseas.com

A joint marine project run by the Devon and Cornwall Wildlife Trusts. Information for people who are interested in the larger marine creatures such as dolphins, whales, seals, turtles and basking sharks, around the UK coastline.
http://www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/cornwall/sight/

This independent, nonprofit research organization in Sarasota, Florida, has a great deal of information about shark and dolphin research, sea turtles, other marine mammals, elasmobranchs, and other marine life indigenous to Florida waters. Site has a shark tank interactive camera.
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Mote Marine Laboratory  Curing sick sea turtles requires a sea sleuth with a wealth of experience. More About Mote Marine Laboratory Mote Library Mote Volunteers Job Opportunities Site MapUsage Permission The Herman Gross Collection Copyright 2005 Mote Marine Laboratory. All Rights Reserved. Use...
http://www.mote.org/

Dedicated exclusively to the conservation, welfare and appreciation of all whales, dolphins and porpoises.
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WDCS Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society  It has been reported that up to 130 pilot whales have died after becoming stranded on an Australian beach. The whales came ashore in two mass strandings over two days on a remote beach in Marion Bay, on the island...
http://www.wdcs.org/

Aims to promote and advance field research and implement practical projects contributing to the conservation of natural resources. Currently running diving projects in Tanzania and Madagascar.
http://www.frontierprojects.ac.uk/

Volunteer expeditions that provide resources to help sustain livelihoods and alleviate poverty through the protection, restoration and management of coral reefs and tropical forests.
http://www.coralcay.org/

A selection of photographs of marine organisms by Dagmar and Wolfgang Fritz.
http://www.fritzles.de/empfange.htm

A large collection of photographs of marine organisms living in the English Channel, based on the book by Sue Daly.
http://www.mermaid1.demon.co.uk/index.htm

To educate, inform and entertain marine life enthusiasts, scuba divers and naturalists about the underwater world.
http://www.fishid.com/

UK based organization who rescue stranded and sick cetaceans and other marine mammals.
http://www.bdmlr.org.uk/

A collection of underwater photographs from the Dive BC series of guide books.
http://dive.bc.ca/pictures/homepage.html

All about marine life education. View hundreds of reef fish, shark and invertebrate descriptions with photographs and video clips.
http://www.coralrealm.com/

Directory of common inshore marine life for snorkelers and scuba divers visiting Turkey.
http://marine.itgo.com/

Find news about the diving activities for and by MCS members.
http://freespace.virgin.net/mcs.dives/index.htm

Photos taken on a dive off the west coast of Barbados in January 1999 to catch, tag and record turtle data for Bellairs Institute, McGill University Canada.
http://www.browng.co.uk/Turtle1.htm

Pictures of marine flora and fauna, by Nick Peters, painted underwater while on SCUBA.
http://www.angelfire.com/ny/aquascapeart

Hawaii's marine wildlife, dolphins, whales, sea turtles, monk seals, seabirds, and diverse fish species
http://www.sailhawaii.com/marine.html

Explore Ocean Futures online to learn about Keiko, the star of Free Willy, and more about our oceans, threats to the oceans and their inhabitants, and how you can help make a difference. Get the latest updates on Keiko and Jean-Michel Cousteau, join Ocean Futures for free, or shop the online store.
http://www.oceanfutures.com

diving equipment, well made flash site
http://www.suuntousa.com

Devoted to the study of Opisthobranch Molluscs (ie Nudibranchs).
http://www.slugsite.tierranet.com/

A non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to help restore aquatic ecosystems using artificial reefs and to educate people and children about the importance of aquatic ecosystems.
http://www.reefball.org/

Photographs of fishes found in the Red Sea which require identification.
http://richardfield.freeservers.com

All about Shark attacks with photos of victims and sharks. Site aims to report every shark attack from around the world.
http://www.sharkattacks.com

Trying to set the record straight, in an in-depth article on shark and human behaviour in the water.
http://www.radge.demon.co.uk/shark1.html

Species and Environments found in Atlantic Canada.
http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/biodiverse

How to enjoy seaslugs; with photographs, movies and information on how to search them out!
http://homepage1.nifty.com/InTooDeep/HTML_E/index_E.html

Information about an annual event held each July to introduce divers and snorkelers to the hobby of fishwatching and to educate the public about marine resources.
http://www.fishcount.org/

Slideshow of some of the odder and most colorful creatures of the sea.
http://mitglied.lycos.de/Pygo/index.htm

Colorful and accurate pictures show identifying characteristics for seaweeds, invertebrates, and fish. Also allows you to hear the Hawaiian name of an animal spoken, and includes a glossary of terms.
http://www.coralreefnetwork.com/marlife/default.htm

Learn how to differentiate between different marine organisms with this detailed and comprehensive site.
http://waquarium.otted.hawaii.edu/MLP/marine_life.html

Stock underwater photography and photographic images of Pacific and Red Sea coral reef marine animals arranged as a species identification guide.
http://www.reefimages.com

New underwater garden mead just for divers with a new, better way of learning about marine life.
http://www.dcpongo.com/ecoen.htm

Underwater photography and statistics of marine life. Great white sharks, Carcharodon carcharias, whale sharks, dolphins and many other marine life forms. Images of crustaceans, turtles, manta rays, seals and corals.
http://www.brunsonimages.com

Information on the white, tiger, and bull sharks.
http://uk.geocities.com/jimbainsco

We present "The Marine Animals of Monterey Bay" and offer a chat board for everyone who likes to enjoy the oceans.
http://ceasarsrock.com

Pictures of fish that live in the seas of Greece, their scientific, common and greek names.
http://www.explorecrete.com/nature/fish-1.html

Index of marine animals and information on ecology of the sea.
http://www.starfish.ch/reef/index.html

Visit East Timor's pristine coral reefs and meet their inhabitants.
http://www.congo-pages.org/ET/DIVE%20TIMOR/dive_timor.htm

A guide to the marine life of the coastal South Carolina waters, featuring colorful photographs and descriptive information.
http://www.coastalscuba.com/marinelife.htm

Free computer wallpaper photos of fish, invertebrates and other underwater creatures, many with links to pages describing the featured animals.
http://www.richard-seaman.com/Wa...per/Nature/Underwater/index.html

Pictures and Video of Great White Sharks and other sea life.
http://www.sealifepix.com

Focused on the beauty and conservation of our ocean planet. Showcasing underwater photos, videos, an explorer's journal and dive adventure stories.
http://www.TheLivingSea.com

Where to dive with the sharks, skates, and rays of the Americas. Elasmobranch identification.
http://www.elasmodiver.com

Information and photographs detailing the construction of the artificial reef situated in the Coral Sea near Bundaberg on the east coast of Australia.
http://badarai.bravepages.com

Information, Photos and Facts and on the West Indian Manatee, Crystal River Florida diving and snorkeling with manatees, Crystal River, Florida
http://www.scubacrystalriver.com/manateefacts.html

A guide to the near shore marine invertebrates of the South Puget Sound, Washington.
http://www.nwmarinelife.com/

Scuba diving trips with photos and descriptions.
http://www.geocities.com/yipzy

Comprehensive web journals featuring the topside and underwater photography of Eric Cheng.
http://echeng.com/travel/

Underwater life pictures from all over the world.
http://users.skynet.be/fa281931/index.htm

The controversial author and journalist has an interesting experience of underwater life ...
http://www.underwater.com.au/article.php/id/1185

Tools and links to help to plan your next shark diving vacation. Don't forget to check out the sea life gallery!
http://www.divingwithsharks.com

Underwater photography of marine life around the Cornish coast, by Chris Bunney.
http://www.oceanimage.34sp.com

Wildside Guides produce a range of high quality waterproof marine life guides for scuba divers. Designed and illustrated by marine biologists Simon and Rachel Rees.
http://www.wildsideguides.co.uk

Original underwater photography from the Caribbean and Pacific by Eric Bancroft.
http://www.blueworldphoto.com/-/blueworldphoto/

Deep Ecology's unique dive operation proves that you can experience Hawaii's precious marine environment and preserve and protect it for future generations.
http://www.deepecology1.com/

A showcase of marine life photographed while diving Malapascua Island in the Philippines. Pictures include thresher sharks, manta rays, pygmy seahorses, and mandarinfish.
http://www.thresherproductions.com

Investigation into the biology of the Whale Shark the oceans largest fish. Also, arranging trips for scuba divers to help and findings of a first year initial study.
http://www.UtilaWhaleSharkResearch.com

A searchable marine database with saltwater fish photos, coral reef articles, scuba diving locations, fish keeping information and a marine discussion forum.
http://www.reefpeople.com

The ECOCEAN Whale Shark Photo-identification Library collects photos of whale sharks for mark-recapture studies and for global conservation.
http://www.shepherdproject.org/overview.jsp

A behavioral study into thresher sharks on Malapscua Island in the Philippines.
http://www.malapascua-diving.com/ThresherSharks.html

Marine life and environmental awareness issues in Thailand and South East Asia.
http://www.envirosea.com

Marine species, marine conservation efforts, and ocean life research. Discussion forum and daily marine biology news.
http://MarineBio.org

Informational website on Ocean life, including ocean pollution, giant squid, octopus, and jellyfish.
http://www.ocean-life.info/