Research

	Scripps Institution of Oceanography Scripps Institution of Oceanography today is world renowned for its preeminence in scientific disciplines relating to biology, physics, chemistry, climatology, geosciences, and geophysics.	Type institution Specialty oceanography
	NOAA Dive Site Resources for recreational scuba divers.	Type government
	American Academy of Underwater Sciences A non-profit, self-regulating corporation composed of active diving scientists dedicated to the establishment and maintenance of standards of practice for scientific diving.	Type organization
	Aquarium of the Pacific Instilling a sense of wonder, respect and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean and its inhabitants, the Aquarium of the Pacific provides a unique opportunity to explore the diversity of marine habitats of the Pacific Rim, in a world-class aquarium environment.	Type institution Specialty aquarium
	Conchologists of America An international organization devoted to the interests of shell collectors.	Type group Specialty shell collecting
	Division of Historical Resources - Florida Department of State Responsible for promoting the historical, archaeological, museum and folk culture resources in Florida.	Type government Specialty archaeology
	Marine Life Research Group Marine Life Research Group Scripps Institution of Oceanography	Type educator
	Navy Experimental Diving Unit NEDU tests and evaluates diving, hyperbaric and other life support systems and procedures, and conducts research and development in biomedical and environmental physiology.	Type military
	Shark Research Institute The Shark Research Institute is a multi-disciplinary non-profit scientific research organization, created to sponsor and conduct research on sharks and promote the conservation of sharks.	Type organization
	Southern California Coastal Water Research Project The mission is to gather the necessary scientific information so that our member agencies can effectively, and cost-efficiently, protect the Southern California marine environment.	Type agency
	Stephen Birch Aquarium A great new aquarium in a gorgeous setting. Part of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UCSD.	Type institution Specialty aquarium
	The Great Annual Fish Count An annual event each July to introduce divers and snorkelers to the hobby of fishwatching and to educate the public about our marine resources	Type organization
	The World Fish Center The World Fish Center is a food and environment research organization that joins forces with farmers, scientists, and policy makers around the world to help the rural poor increase their income, preserve their environment, and improve their lives.	Type fisheries
	University of California, San Diego Based in San Diego, UCSD is a nationally recognized university.	Type school
	USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies The mission of the USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies is to encourage responsible and creative decisions in society by providing an objective source of marine and environmental science and fostering an understanding of the natural world among people of all ages.	Type institution
	Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is the largest independent oceanographic research institution in the United States. This world-renowned institution blends the diverse expertise of professionals in many disciplines to advance knowledge of our ocean planet and our marine environment.	Type research