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Reefs

Around Florida NOAA Coral Reef Information System (CoRIS)
A single point of access for NOAA information on coral reefs. Provides data and information derived from NOAA programs and projects -- access to 19,000 aerial photos, 400 preview navigational charts, tide stations, paleoclimatological studies, photo mosaics, coral reef monitoring, bleaching reports, and other information.

ICRAN
International Coral Reef Action Network

The Reef Environmental Education Foundation
Founded to provide SCUBA divers a way to contribute to the understanding and protection of marine populations. Key program is its volunteer fish monitoring program, the REEF Fish Survey Project.

Reefs at Risk, World Conservation Union
A reliable source of material for coral reefs.

Sidney Pier Artificial Reef Science
Volunteer divers in Southern Vancouver Island waters who monitor reef habitats

European Artificial Reef Research Network

Louisiana Artificial Reef Program
With a searchable database of wrecks and obstructions

US Dept of Interior Minerals Management Service 'Rigs-to-Reefs'

California Artificial Reef Enhancement Program (CARE)
Promotes awareness and understanding of the potential value of artificial reef ecosystems in offshore California; supports their preservation and enhancement

California Artificial Reef Base (CARB)
CARB is a queriable database that allows you to search the literature on artificial reefs, earn about artificial reef regulations and history, and browse general interest articles.

Invasive Species

Intruders in Paradise: Invasive Species in Florida, A Teacher's Guide
Provides information about invasive species through 12 classroom activities and supporting materials designed for middle school use. Each activity addresses specific Sunshine State Standards and Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) benchmarks for grades 6-8. From the Tampa Bay Estuary Program, the Florida Aquarium, and Florida Sea Grant.

Habitattitude
A national public awareness campaign that encourages aquarium and water garden owners to prevent the release of aquatic fish and plants into the environment and stop the spread of damaging invasive species

National Aquatic Nuisance Species Clearinghouse
An international library of research, public policy, and outreach education publications pertaining to invasive marine and freshwater aquatic nuisance species in North America; also contains an extension collection of material related to zebra mussels.

Sea Grant Nonindigenous Species (SGNIS)
A national information center containing a comprehensive collection of research and educational materials produced by Sea Grant programs and other research institutions across the country on aquatic nuisance species

Nab the Aquatic Invader: Be a Sea Grant Super Sleuth
A lively "who-done-it" site of kid-friendly games on invasive species. K-12 teachers and others will appreciate the hands-on lesson plans for classroom or nonformal, community education programs. Includes an updated Excel file for teachers, listing more than 140 brochures, videos, exhibits, games, photos, booklets, and web sites devoted to the subject produced by the nation's Sea Grant programs.

Florida Invasive Species Interactive
Driven by Flash technology, this multimedia site from the Department of Environmental Protection uses video clips and sound effects to demonstrate the impact that non-native plants have on Florida's natural resources and the economy.

Non-native Invasive Aquatic and Wetland Plants in the United States
This site is for those who require in-depth information concerning 22 of the most worrisome non-native invasive aquatic and wetland plants that are already inside, or that could enter, the United States.

Eyes on the Bay: Fast Facts About Invasive Species
by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program
Key facts to keep in mind when talking invasives in Florida

Statewide Invasive Species Strategic Plan for Florida (4.5Mb PDF)
Learn how the State of Florida plans to manage and prevent biological invasions of plants and animals

Aquatic Nuisance Species in the Gulf of Mexico
A guide for future action by the Gulf of Mexico Regional Panel and the Gulf states.

Estuaries

Issues In Ecology No. 11 Spring, 2003
Report prepared by various Sea Grant Programs. Analyzes importance of coastal ecosystems as nurseries, and outlines strategies for better protection and management. (187k, pdf)

National Coastal Condition Report
First attempt by federal partners to provide the public with a comprehensive picture of the health of the nation's coastal waters, and is intended to serve as a useful benchmark for analyzing the progress of coastal management programs into the future. Paper copies available by calling 800.490.9198. A fact sheet (111K, pdf) summary can be accessed.

Coastal and Estuarine Science News
A one-year pilot series that summarizes in layman's terms the scientific findings of papers published in the "Edtuaries: an International Journal of Coastal Science." Available free with subscription.

Coastal Remote Sensing
Free from Coastal Services Center. See how remote sensing can benefit your port maintenance; coastal erosion projects; water quality monitoring; endangered species protection; shellfish grounds leasing; and risk assessments.

Coastal Environmental Economics Extension Network
Focuses on studies of the economic values provided by coastal environmental resources in four geographic areas: South Florida, the Great Lakes, New England, and Chesapeake Bay

Florida's Estuarine Research Reserves
The National Estuarine Research Reserve System protects and studies estuarine areas through a network of 25 reserves. Clean Marina

Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Offers some ideas that will have a positive effect on our water resources

Pump It, Don't Dump It
Produced by the No Discharge Zone working group to inform boaters living or visiting in the Florida Keys that new state regulations prohibit the discharge of sewage, treated ornot, into state sanctuary waters

South Florida

South Florida Information Access (SOFIA)
United States Geological Survey
Provides information on investigators, workplans, products, field and analytical data, and metadata for USGS projects in South Florida. Also links to the South Florida Restoration Science Forum

Florida Bay Education Project
An archive of research results and publications generated by Florida Bay research between 1998 and 2002