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Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums

allianceThe Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums is an international association representing marine life parks, aquariums, zoos, research facilities, and professional organizations dedicated to the highest standards of care for marine mammals and to their conservation in the wild through public education, scientific study, and wildlife presentations.
website: www.ammpa.org

Seafood WATCH – Make Choices For Healthy Oceans

seafood_watchThe Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program helps consumers and businesses make choices for healthy oceans. Our recommendations indicate which seafood items are “Best Choices,” “Good Alternatives,” and which ones you should “Avoid.”
website: seafoodwatch.org

International Marine Animal Trainers Association

International Marine Animal Trainers AssociationThe International Marine Animal Trainers’ Association is dedicated to advancing the humane care and handling of marine animals by fostering communication between professionals that serve marine animal science through training, public display, research, husbandry, conservation, and education.
website: www.imata.org

Islamorada Chamber of Commerce

Islamorada Chamber of CommerceWith an area history spanning more than 3,000 years and an active chamber with over 300 memberships, Islamorada is the premier location for inquisitive visitors and commerce to merge.
website: www.islamoradachamber.com

Audubon Issues & Action

Audubon Issues & ActionFor over a century, Audubon has been a leading voice encouraging conservation of precious habitat and wildlife for future generations.
website: http://policy.audubon.org

Aqua News

AquaNews provides news about aquatic conservation. This unique news service is powered by a global network of content partners, who offer original news content about aquatic conservation issues from around the world.
website: https://www.vanaqua.org/

The Ocean Project

The Ocean ProjectThe Ocean Project is an unprecedented initiative that intends to create in people a lasting, measurable awareness of the importance, value, and sensitivity of the ocean.
website: www.theoceanproject.org

Sea Turtle Hospital

The Turtle Hospital, in Marathon, Florida, opened its doors 1986 with four main goals: 1) rehab injured sea turtles and return them to their natural habitat, 2) educate the public through outreach programs and visit local schools, 3) conduct and assist with research aiding to sea turtles (in conjunction with state universities), and 4) work toward environmental legislation making the beaches and water safe and clean for sea turtles.
website: www.turtlehospital.org

World Parrot Trust

World Parrot TrustAs a leader in parrot conservation and welfare, the World Parrot Trust works with parrot enthusiasts, researchers, local communities and government leaders to encourage effective solutions that protect parrots.
website: www.parrots.org

NOAA’s 10 things you need to know about marine debris

NOAA's 10 things you need to know about marine debrisMarine debris is bad for our oceans. Get the facts on marine debris and learn what can be done to limit its impact in the future.
website: http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/hazards/marinedebris/

How to Teach your Kids Animal Safety

Did you know that one bad experience with an animal in a child’s early years can instill fear or develop poor habits for years?
website: https://www.zocdoc.com/blog/how-to-teach-your-kid-about-animal-safety/