Located in Mystic, Connecticut, the Institute for Exploration (IFE) is dedicated to research in the aquatic sciences, especially pertaining to human and natural history in the oceans.  Working with partner institutions like the Inner Space Center at the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography, the National Geographic Society, NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration and the Institute for Archeological Oceanography, IFE seeks to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through education, research and exploration.  Under the direction of oceanographer and explorer, Dr. Robert Ballard, IFE develops advanced deep-sea vehicle systems  to conduct this research in cooperation with other academic institutions and government agencies.  In addition to its research and engineering programs, IFE conducts regular programming consisting of exhibits, distance learning, classroom instruction, field trips, etc. to educate students and the general public about the work that’s conducted there.  An important aspect of IFE’s work is the annual expedition to such venues as the Black and Aegean Seas, the Mediterranean and the Lost City hydrothermal vent field in the Atlantic.

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I. M. Systems Group (IMSG) is a leading provider of innovative science and technology services to government agencies across the globe.  IMSG specializes in advising government agencies to predict, prepare for and respond to natural and manmade disasters.  We tackle complex challenges ranging from fisheries management, severe weather and sea level rise to food and water security, developing cutting edge science and technology solutions, integrating satellites, GIS and high-performance computing capabilities.

IMSG is a major partner with NOAA, providing science and technology services in many of NOAA’s line offices, including the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), the National Ocean Service (NOS), the National Weather Service (NWS) and the Satellite and Information Service (NESDIS).

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Bringing together local and international volunteers to complete the restoration of Guanaja Island’s mangrove forests.

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www.battelle.org

Battelle operates two applied marine sciences laboratories, providing a science-based approach to manage and protect coastal and marine systems and other water resources. The following is a set of relevant capabilities:

• Develop, evaluate and apply methods and technologies for detecting, quantifying and characterizing changes in and the restoration of the environment including advanced mathematical models
• Develop information systems to collect, maintain and analyze environmental data
• Conduct vessel-based scientific sampling, monitoring and research
• Deploy and develop sub-sea and surface technology
• Support Marine Spatial Planning technology and implementation
• Facilitate public participation and stakeholder coordination
• Excel in regulatory support (NEPA, MMPA, ESA, NRDA, Clean Water, CZMA, NPDES, etc.)
• Internationally recognized experts in analytical chemistry, wetland and coastal ecology, ecotoxicology, marine biology, modeling and remote sensing
• Measure trace substances (organic chemicals and metals) and determine safe levels in the marine environment
• Use satellite information and other remote sensing techniques to map, measure and model ocean activities. The information aids environmental cleanup and
• Informs surveys of natural resources, coastal security and emergency response

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For more than 50 years, ASLO has been a leading professional organization for researchers and educators in the field of aquatic science, working to provide for their needs at all phases of professional development. ASLO is best known for its highly rated research journals, its interdisciplinary meetings and its special symposia. The society supports increasingly important programs in public education and outreach and public policy. It strives to encourage student participation and to increase opportunities for minorities in the aquatic sciences. ASLO’s mission statement is:

ASLO fosters a diverse, international scientific community that creates, integrates and communicates knowledge across the full spectrum of aquatic sciences, advances public awareness and education about aquatic resources and research, and promotes scientific stewardship of aquatic resources for the public interest. Its products and activities are directed toward these ends.