Links to Related & Partner Organizations
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Alguita.com
To learn more about the Oceanographic Research Vessel Alguita visit
our web site and find information on future projects, charters,
rates, and volunteer registration.
The 5 Gyres Project is a partnership of organizations working to study, communicate, and solve the problem of plastic marine pollution.
Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA)
SIMA is dedicated to keeping our oceans clean for the enjoyment of surfers and ocean lovers.
Plastic Soup blog - Jesse Goossens
Dutch author, Jesse Goossens chronicles her research and her campaign about the global marine plastic pollution problem. Goossens created this chronicle during her research in the United States and Europe. The blog includes commentaries and interviews with people who are knowledgeable about the problem, and who offer their perspectives and approaches to finding a solution to the problem. The blog was originally published in Dutch and almost simultaneously translated into English to provide a global audience with access to this information.
Plastic Soup book - Jesse Goossens
At the same time as Dutch author, Jesse Goossens, was researching the plastic pollution problem and writing her blog (described above), she was busy creating a book about the issue titled "Plastic Soup." Goossens traveled to the United States to get an idea about the scope of the plastic pollution problem, and to try and find a global solution. Alongside the blogs, she includes interviews with people who are working on the problem ... from Captain Charles Moore—discoverer of the soup—to representatives of the plastics industry, from environmental organizations to recyclers, and from the Dutch Minister of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment—Jacqueline Cramer—to the Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in New York.
Orange County
Coastkeeper
The CoastKeeper is dedicated to the principal that protecting the
waters of Orange County is the job of everyone. As the citizen "aquacop,"
the CoastKeeper patrols the harbors combating pollution one polluter
at a time.
Earth
Island Institute's Marine Mammal Project
International Marine Mammal Project is leading the effort to stop
the slaughter of dolphins, to end commercial whaling and to end
the use of drift nets worldwide.
Santa Monica Bay
Restoration Foundation
This site was developed to provide information and increase knowledge
about the Santa Monica Bay. It contains information about the Bay
and its habitats, its history and uses, and the effects humans have
had on its waters. Plus information on how people can help restore
the bay.
Surfrider Foundation
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting our oceans, waves and beaches.
It is the joint initiative of Greek seafarers and shipowners who declared in 1982 in Piraeus that they voluntarily undertake the responsibility to eliminate ship-generated marine pollution and enhance safety at sea.
Weblog for the employees, friends and customers of the outdoor clothing company Patagonia. Visit Patagonia.com to see what we do.
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Located just steps from the ocean at Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is a non-profit public aquarium/museum dedicated to promoting knowledge and awareness of the marine life of Southern California through recreational, educational, and research programs.
Redondo
Beach Chamber of Commerce Technology Taskforce
Videos of Marine Science activities in the Redondo Beach area.
Earth Echo
International
The mission of EarthEcho International is to accomplish a measurable
reduction in the damage to and loss of natural resources and habitat among
the world’s oceans. In the words of the mission statement, "To
inspire a sense of stewardship for our planet and create an environmentally
sustainable future."
California Coastal Commission
The California Coastal Commision's Public Education Program works to increase public knowledge of coastal and marine resources and to engage the public in coastal protection and restoration activities. It offers a variety of conservation, education and community involvement programs. There is bound to be a program just right for you, so get involved!
- California Ecoplates - Support the preservation and restoration of two of California’s natural treasures — the California Coast and Lake Tahoe. Put an Ecoplate, a Whale Tail or Lake Tahoe environmental license plate, on your car or truck.
SoyWorksCorporation.com
This innovative company to markets a revolutionary soy-based plastic,
SoyPlus(TM), that has wide ranging possibilities for thousands of
businesses and millions of consumers.
Mindfully.org
The goal of mindfully.org is to provide useful information to people
on limited budgets, who would not obtain this information otherwise.
Mindfully.org is to be used as a nonprofit research tool. There
are presently over 4,300 files, and that number grows daily.
(Click
here to go directly to their Plastics of the Sea page.)
Channel G
Chennel G's mission is to maximize funding & awareness for nonprofit projects that focus on environmental, social and health-related issues.
Culture Change
Questioning exposure, recycling, biodegradability, alternatives
This links directly to the article Plastics: Your Formidable Enemy
Friends of the Ocean
A global alliance of environmental, science, educational
and media organizations with the single common goal of reaching
the world masses with accurate and honest, no-hype information concerning
the state of the oceans and its' marine inhabitants.
Los Angeles
Chapter CPCU
Thanks to the Los Angeles Chapter Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters (CPCU) for
their contributions to our Foundation.
Macdonald
Productions
Macdonald Productions is a production company and stock footage
library specializing in segments on subjects little known to human
experience. We research and document innovative, ground-breaking
science we believe improves human coexistence on planet earth.
Macdonald
Design, Inc.
A design firm nestled in the middle of Santa Cruz County. We design
a range things from web sites to logos to trade show graphics to
3d animation. In addition to graphic design services we offer print
brokering services and web hosting services.
The Society for Ocean Sciences
The primary mission of The Society for Ocean Sciences is to inform the public of the delicate relationship between humans and the world's oceans. The Society aims to instill a deeper understanding of the current issues affecting our oceans and marine resources.