Tidal Wetland Ecology of Long Island Sound
An introduction to tidal wetland communities around Long Island including salt marshes. Provides a general description of salt marsh ecology, the plants and animals, and the relationships between them.
National Estuarine Research Reserve System Centralized Data Management Office
Source for monitoring data from the U.S. nationwide estuary-research network.
Red Tides in Western Gulf of Maine
Describes U.S. Geological Survey studies on sources, transport, and nutrient environment for these phytoplankton blooms, which can be harmful.
The Ecology of Salt Marsh Communities
A short bibliography of references on salt marsh plant communities.
Southeastern Estuarine Research Society (SEERS)
Objectives are the informal discussion and exchange of ideas dealing with estuarine and related research problems, related to the southeastern United States.
Lost Wetlands
A study of the loss, and containment of, the coastal wetland habitat along Louisiana's coast.
Sewri Mangrove Park: Mumbai pages
Essential to the ecology of the coast and this island off the Indian coast, steps have been taken to protect this resource.
LOTSE/Web-Menutree (Coastal ecosystems)
Land/Ocean Thematic Search Engine
The National Wetlands Inventory
Produces information on the characteristics, extent, and status of USA wetlands and deepwater habitats.
Florida Bay References
Listing of books dealing with estuarine ecology, with particular emphasis on the Florida Bay region.
Chesapeake Bay Land Margin Ecosystem Research
This project investigates the mechanisms affecting secondary production of estuarine ecosystems.
Chesapeake Bay Program
The regional partnership that's been leading and directing the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay since 1983.
Clean Estuary Partnership
Our mission is to use sound science, adaptive management, and public collaboration to develop and implement sustainable water quality improvements for San Francisco Bay.
Coastal America Partnership National Web Site
Coastal America is a partnership among federal, state and local governments and private alliances to collaboratively address environmental problems along our nation's shoreline.
Coast Alliance
This is a conservation organization that educates the public and protects coastal habitats. Press releases, newsletters, and reports available on polluted runoff, coastal development and contaminated sediments.
NOAA Coastal Services Center
Their mission is to foster and sustain the environmental and economic well being of the nation's coast by linking people, information, and technology.
Ecology of The Intertidal And Subtidal Areas of Otter Island
Classification of different zones of the estuary and the various physical processes which occur.
The Hudson River Estuary Program
Information about this major estuarine system of New York state and activities to study and protect it.
Dynamics Of The Salt Marsh
A introduction to salt marshes, their dynamics and biology, and the importance of their conservation.
Mangrove Action Project
A nonprofit organization, dedicated to the protection of the world's mangrove forest ecosystems.
Riverine and Coastal Ecology
Seagrass research in the Netherlands.
Coastal Eelgrass Habitats of Rhode Island
Interactive maps of Rhode Island eelgrass habitats, with downloadable GIS data, and policy and regulations pertaining to seagrass in RI.
Elkhorn Slough Foundation
Nonprofit organization working to preserve the slough in Monterey county in California. Includes natural history, research and education projects.
Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds
Protecting coastal watersheds and marine resources.
National Estuary Program
Information about US government efforts to restore coastal water quality and habitats.
Volunteer Monitoring
Environmental Protection Agency. A manual specifically designed for volunteers to assist in monitoring the environmental health of estuaries.
Restore America's Estuaries
A national coalition of 11 regional, coastal community-based environmental organizations with a combined membership of over 250,000 citizens.
Coastal Marsh Project
The purpose of the Project was to analyze the surface condition of coastal marshes and detect areas that were at risk for rapid loss of land area.
Gulf Estuarine Research Society
An organization for people interested in estuarine and coastal issues centering on the Gulf of Mexico.
Salvage a Salt Marsh
Canadian Wildlife Federation. A list of suggested plants for restoration of salt marshes in Canada.
Oregon Estuary Plan Book
Study about all of the various estuaries in Oregon.
Online Resources - Wetland Resources
Various links to groups, organizations relating to Wetland/Estuarine habitat.
Morro Bay National Estuary Program
Supports the most significant wetland system on California's south-central coast which provides habitat for a number of endangered and/or threatened species.
North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve
Four coastal reserves operating as living laboratories for research, education and management. A cooperative program between the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources/Division of Coastal Management and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (USA).
Ecology - Habitats - Salt Marsh and Estuary
From Neartica-the complete gateway to the natural world of North America.
NetCoast - Guide for Integrated Coastal Zone Management
A platform for cooperation and transfer of information on the sustainable management of coastal resources.
Estuary-Net Project
National Estuarine Research Reserve's Estuary-Net Project. A telecommunications project supporting the development of coastal non-point source pollution education programs.
Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management
Their mission is to achieve the conservation and responsible management of coastal and ocean ecosystems. The Division provides technical, programmatic and financial assistance and advocates comprehensive resource management.
National Estuarine Research Reserve
U.S. network of protected areas for investigation of the health of the nation's estuaries and coastal habitats. Includes profiles of the reserves and information about research and monitoring.
Indian River Lagoon
Learn about the numerous plants and animals that inhabit this important ecosystem, as well as the impact from humans. Newsletter covers current conditions of the lagoon.
Alabama Center for Estuarine Studies
Studies the global pervasiveness of human induced changes to the estuarine ecosystem.
The Terrene Institute
Working to improve our nation's environment by building societal consensus for innovative and sustainable environmental solutions. The Terrene Institute promotes sustainable solutions through education and outreach programs that effect change in individual behavior, corporate stewardship and public policy.
ICEM Research Theme
Description of the JEI's research theme on integrated coastal and estuarine management (ICEM); Thames Estuary Project.
Restoration and Creation of Saltmarshes and Other Intertidal Habitats
Information on created saltmarshes in the UK, and an extensive bibliography of published work.
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia
Ecological site for long-term estuarine research and monitoring.
Western Australian Mangrove Page
Provide information on techniques and other information relating to research and access to the Mangrove Grey Literature Bibliography, a searchable database of related documents which have not made it into the primary literature.
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