Environmental Concern Inc.
This nonprofit restores wetlands and educates citizens on the benefits of wetlands. Learn about wetland restoration and how to access wetland plant species for restoration projects. Learn about the new Wetlands on Wheels education program and other education, action, and how-to publications and resources. Explore education and professional training opportunities.

International Society for Mangrove Ecosystems
ISME is an international non-profit and non-governmental scientific society dedicated to mangroves. Via the ISME website you can learn about mangrove ecosystems, including information on the different mangrove species and the many animals that live there. You can also purchase mangrove publications, view the mangrove photo gallery, read the official Charter for Mangroves, and keep abreast of ISME ongoing and recent activities.

Mangrove Action Project (MAP)
MAP is dedicated to reversing the degradation of mangrove-forest ecosystems worldwide. Learn about mangrove ecosystems, the services they provide, and the many threats they face. Discover MAP`s diverse programs to save mangrove ecosystems and how you can get involved, keep updated on news and events, and link to other resources.

National Wetlands Inventory (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service)
This website houses information on wetland functions, plants, status and trends. The website also features extensive wetland mapping services and a library of wetland related publications. The site also has a section dedicated to kids and educators, provides information on wetland conservation and restoration programs, and offers links to other wetland sites.

National Wetlands Research Center
This clearinghouse of scientific and general information offers an extensive resource library of issue briefs, fact sheets, publications, data, and news. There is also a guide for teaching about coastal wetlands, an experts contact database, and information on volunteer opportunities.

Ramsar
The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands is an intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. Using this website you can learn all about the Ramsar Convention, designated Ramsar wetland sites, and supporting programs and events like World Wetlands Day. You can also read special subject and feature postings, and access a library of publications and wetland photos.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Wetlands
This is a comprehensive website with access to detailed information on wetlands and why we should protect them, relevant law and regulations, federal and state protection efforts, and ways you can get involved in protection. There is also a wetland education resource center.

UK Biodiversity Action Plan for Coastal Salt marshes
This website has extensive official information on salt marsh ecosystems in the UK, much of which can be applied to salt marshes elsewhere. There is information on the current status and condition on UK salt marshes, factors affecting salt marshes, current and planned actions to protect salt marshes, policy and legislation related to salt marshes, and research and monitoring activities.

Wetlands International
Wetlands International is the only international non-governmental organization committed to wetlands conservation. This website provides an easy introduction to wetlands including an exploration of threats; a discussion of Wetlands International projects and views on important wetland issues; wetland updates; and access to a publications library and photo gallery.

Wetlands Regulation Center
This website is ideal for anyone interested in U.S. laws, policies and regulations concerning wetlands. You can learn about current, proposed and pending federal and state laws and regulations; court decisions affecting wetland regulations; aspects of implementation; and administrative branch policies.

We've tried to make it easier for you to learn about some of the issues that affect you and your "blue backyard" — our world's ocean. These categories organize lists for some of the best sites on the Web that we know about.

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