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We use science to educate and protect. This is our mission. This is what drives us relentlessly forward. The challenges facing this critical apex predator are many, and seemingly overwhelming. More than 100 million are slaughtered every year for their fins. Climate change is dramatically disrupting the oceanic ecosystem and food chain. And mankind’s attitudes are indifferent at best; savage at worst. We believe science—rigorous, peer-reviewed, professional—can inform and guide governing bodies and society at large to conservation policies that ensure the sustainability of all shark species.

MMPS Environmental specializes in research and education of the natural world, focusing on aquatic and terrestrial habitat restoration.

THE DISSEMINATION OF SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE IN THE FIELD OF GEOLOGY

The Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network is dedicated to the conservation of marine mammals through rescue and rehabilitation, research and education.

1. CONSERVE BIRDS, WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND ECOSYSTEM DIVERSITY 2. PROMOTE AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS 3. ACHIEVE SOUND DECISIONS ON NATURAL RESOURCE ISSUES BY PARTNERING WITH DIVERSE GROUPS AND AGENCIES

Working Dogs for Conservation is the world’s leading conservation detection dog organization. Whether it's law enforcement, biosecurity, or ecological monitoring, WD4C consults, collaborates, and builds capacity to make conservation happen.

TO FURTHER THE STUDY OF DEVELOPMENT IN ALL ORGANISMS AND AT ALL LEVELS; TO REPRESENT AND PROMOTE COMMUNICATION AMONG STUDENTS OF DEVELOPMENT; TO PROMOTE THE FIELD OF DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY.

ASCB IS AN INCLUSIVE, INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY OF BIOLOGISTS STUDYING THE CELL, THE FUNDAMENTAL UNIT OF LIFE. WE ARE DEDICATED TO ADVANCING SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY, ADVOCATING SOUND RESEARCH POLICIES, IMPROVING EDUCATION, PROMOTING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND INCREASING DIVERSITY IN THE SCIENTIFIC WORKFORCE.

CONDUCT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH OF ANCIENT SOCIETIES IN THE PETEN JUNGLE OF NORTHERN GUATEMALA. THE FOUNDATION EXCAVATES, STUDIES, PRESERVES, AND CONSOLIDATES ANCIENT STRUCTURES. THE FOUNDATION WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE GUATEMALAN GOVERNMENT TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE AREA.

To advance the understanding, enjoyment and conservation of coral reefs through an integrated progam of excellence in data gathering and sharing, education and outreach built upon active and long term partnerships with divers conservationists, the scientific community and developing island governments.   All WFCRC activities must satisfy three major criteria:   1.) Be based on strong rationale 2.) Demonstrate merit as determined by experts in the field 3.) Produce applicable solutions that are clearly useful in industry, conservation and management.

Through its materials, resources, and programs, the ASP promotes public science interest, engagement, and literacy through the awe and wonder of astronomy and related fields.

The Lobster Conservancy (TLC) works with fishermen and volunteers throughout the Gulf of Maine region to sustain a thriving lobster fishery through science and community.