Professional Societies and Associations for the Marine STEM Community
Are you looking to grow your network? Seek out new collaborations? Exchange ideas? Learn new things? Get involved in different activities?
A professional society or association might be exactly what you're looking for.
For those working in and around the marine science, technology, engineering, or math fields, there's a huge amount to choose from. Some focus on particular topics, while others are broader in scope. Some have a global focus, others regional or local.
Curious about what’s out there?
Here are a few you might get involved in.
Table of Contents
Biology/environment focus
Diving focus
Marine education focus
Engineering
focus
Fisheries focus
Geology
focus
Maritime focus
Oceanography
focus
Other/general
Biology/environment focus
American Cetacean
Society
The American Cetacean Society (ACS) was founded in 1967
and is recognized as the first whale, dolphin, and porpoise conservation
group in the world. For five decades, ACS has been dedicated to bringing
education, current research, and critical conservation issues to people
who care about cetaceans and the habitats on which they depend. ACS has
long been the go-to resource for reliable information, with its
governing board of specialists from all over the United States and its
Scientific Advisory Council of internationally recognized researchers.
We are a national organization headquartered in San Pedro, California,
and we see the energy and support for our mission growing daily. Our
vibrant local chapters in Los Angeles, Orange County, Monterey, San
Francisco, San Diego, Oregon, Puget Sound (Seattle) and our National
Student Coalition host exciting monthly speakers, provide volunteer
opportunities, and conduct citizen science projects to benefit cetacean
education, conservation, and research.
American Elasmobranch
Society
The American Elasmobranch Society is a non-profit
organization that seeks to advance the scientific study of living and
fossil sharks, skates, rays, and chimaeras, and the promotion of
education, conservation, and wise utilization of natural resources.
American Institute of
Biological Sciences
We are a non-profit 501(c)3 public charity
organization that advances the biological sciences for the benefit of
all science and society. We work with like-minded organizations, funding
agencies, and political entities to promote the use of science to inform
decision-making.
American Society of
Ichthyologists and Herpetologists
The American Society of
Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (ASIH) is dedicated to the scientific
study of fishes, amphibians, and reptiles. The primary emphases of the
Society are to increase knowledge about these organisms, to disseminate
that knowledge through publications, conferences, symposia, and other
means, and to encourage and support young scientists who will make
future advances in these fields.
Association of
Marine Laboratories of the Caribbean
The Association of Marine
Laboratories of the Caribbean (AMLC) was founded in 1957 by marine
researchers with interests in the marine science of the tropical
Atlantic and the Caribbean. Founded primarily as a scientific
organization, the strength of AMLC lies in the diversity of its member
laboratories and the extensive expertise of its membership.
Institutional, Individual Scientist and Student memberships are
available.
Association of Zoos &
Aquariums (AZA)
The AZA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of
conservation, education, science, and recreation.
Australian
Coral Reef Society
Founded in 1922 the Australian Coral Reef
Society (ACRS) is the worlds’ oldest organization concerned with the
study and conservation of coral reefs. The ACRS plays a key role by
promoting scientific research on Australian coral reefs. It is a forum
for discussion and information transfer among scientists, management
agencies and reef-based industries that are committed to ecological
sustainability. Because it is not aligned to any vested interests, the
Society’s views are sought by government policy makers, conservationists
and all those interested in coral reefs who need impartial and expert
advice. The Society invests in the future by providing financial
assistance for Australian post-graduate students.
Australian Society
for Fish Biology
The Australian Society For Fish Biology was
founded in 1971 with the intention of promoting fish studies and the
interchange of information between fish biologists in a relaxed but
effective manner. Annual Conferences have been held once every year
since the Society’s inception. They are now the highlight of the
Society’s calendar, providing a forum for members around Australia to
meet and discuss their work.
British
Ecological Society (BES)
The BES was established in 1913 and we
have been fostering the science of ecology ever since. We have 6,000
members around the world and bring people together across regional,
national and global scales to advance ecological science.
Coastal and
Estuarine Research Federation
The Federation advances
understanding and wise stewardship of estuarine and coastal ecosystems
worldwide. Its mission is to: Promote research in estuarine and coastal
ecosystems; Support education of scientists, decision-makers and the
public; Facilitate communication among these groups.
Ecological Society of
America (ESA)
The Ecological Society of America (ESA) is a
nonpartisan, nonprofit organization of scientists founded in 1915 to:
promote ecological science by improving communication among ecologists;
raise the public’s level of awareness of the importance of ecological
science; increase the resources available for the conduct of ecological
science; and ensure the appropriate use of ecological science in
environmental decision making by enhancing communication between the
ecological community and policy-makers.
Ecological Society
of Australia
The Ecological Society of Australia Ltd (ESA) is
the peak group of ecologists in Australia, with over 1000 members from
all states and territories. The ESA has an impressive 60 year history
supporting ecologists, promoting ecology and ecological research.
European Association for
Aquatic Mammals
The European Association for Aquatic Mammals
abbreviated as “EAAM.” was formed as an interest group in 1972 at a
meeting in the Netherlands. In August 2012 a non-profit Association,
with same name was established, with its head office located in
Brussels, Belgium. The EAAM’s membership includes veterinarians,
biologists, zoo and marine park directors and managers, trainers and
caretakers, researchers, students and other persons who devote a
significant amount of time to the in situ and ex situ welfare and
conservation of marine mammals through research, medical care, training,
education, conservation, management and related activities.
European
Cetacean Society
The European Cetacean Society (ECS) was
established in January 1987 and aims to promote and advance the
scientific studies and conservation efforts of marine mammals and to
gather and disseminate information about them to members of the Society
and the public at large. The ECS is coordinated by a Council of 11
members and each year organizes an Annual Conference in a European
country.
Indo-Pacific
Seagrass Network
The Indo-Pacific Seagrass Network (IPSN) aims
to build capacity, foster learning exchange and conduct collaborative
research on seagrass and their associated fisheries across the
Indo-Pacific. The benefit of a research network is that relatively small
amounts of work carried out collaboratively by many people have the
potential to answer questions relating to patterns and processes that
occur on large spatial-temporal scales.
International Association
for Biological Oceanograpy
The International Association for
Biological Oceanography (IABO) acts under the umbrella of the
International Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS) of the the
International Science Council (ISC). IABO seeks to promote the
advancement of knowledge of the biology of the sea by providing
opportunities for communication between marine biologists. These
opportunities shall include meetings and discussions either during other
Assemblies of IUBS or other suitable occasions. IABO also fosters
co-operating with organizations and individuals with similar aims and
interests.
Marine Biological
Association
The Marine Biological Association (MBA) is one of
the world’s longest-running societies dedicated to promoting research
into our oceans and the life they support. Since 1884 we have been
providing a unified, clear, independent voice on behalf of the marine
biological community and currently have a growing membership in over 40
countries.
Marine Mammal
Observer Association (MMOA)
The Marine Mammal Observer
Association (MMOA) is a membership based association with the aim of
bringing together and representing individuals who work commercially and
professionally as Marine Mammal Observers (MMOs) and Passive Acoustic
Monitoring (PAM) Operators who implement mitigation measures to protect
marine life during industry operations.
Minorities in Shark
Science
We were founded by four Black female shark researchers.
We strive to be seen and take up space in a discipline which has been
largely inaccessible for women like us. We strive to be positive role
models for the next generation. We seek to promote diversity and
inclusion in shark science and encourage women of color to push through
barriers and contribute knowledge in marine science. Finally, we hope to
topple the system that has historically excluded women like us and
create an equitable path to shark science. We believe diversity in
scientists creates diversity in thought, which leads to innovation.
National Association of
Environmental Professionals
NAEP is an interdisciplinary
organization dedicated to developing the highest standards of ethics and
proficiency in the environmental professions. Our members are public and
private sector professionals who promote excellence in decision-making
in light of environmental, social, and economic impacts of those
decisions. NAEP provides the access and network for you to grow as a
professional.
National Audubon
Society
The National Audubon Society protects birds and the
places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using
science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.
National
Shellfisheries Association
Founded in 1908, the National
Shellfisheries Association is an international organization of
scientists, management officials and members of industry, all concerned
with the biology, ecology, production, economics and management of
shellfish resources - clams, oysters, mussels, scallops, snails, shrimp,
lobsters, crabs, among many other species of importance.
Oceania
Chondrichthyan Society
The Oceania Chondricthyan Society (OCS)
was founded in 2005 and works to promote and support shark and ray
science, conservation and sustainability throughout the Asia-Pacific and
Indian Ocean regions. The OCS is an international non-profit
organisation created ‘To promote and facilitate the advancement of the
scientific study of chondrichthyan fishes (sharks, skates, rays, and
chimaeras), the promotion of education, conservation, and sustainable
utilisation of natural resources, and to provide a medium for the
exchange of information and ideas among those studying chondrichthyan
fishes.’
Royal Belgian Society for
Zoology
The Royal Belgian Society for Zoology and its Belgian
Journal of Zoology continue in a long scientific tradition devoted to
the promotion of zoology and to the publication of research in zoology.
This tradition goes back to 1863, when the “Société malacologique de
Belgique” was founded in Brussels and began to publish the “Annales de
la Société malacologique de Belgique”. The RBSZ connects zoology
researchers throughout Belgium and abroad, providing a network for both,
junior and senior members, who benefit through contacts and
collaboration.
Royal Society of
Biology
The Royal Society of Biology is a single unified voice
for biology: advising Government and influencing policy; advancing
education and professional development; supporting our members, and
engaging and encouraging public interest in the life sciences. The
Society represents a diverse membership of individuals, learned
societies and other organisations.
Seagrass
Restoriation Network
The Seagrass Restoration Network (SRN)
Australasia links scientists, industry practitioners, community and
government policy makers for an up to date look at the development and
implementation of conservation, recovery and restoration of seagrass
meadows. Our webpage provides a list of restoration activities
throughout Australia and New Zealand, case studies demonstrating
successful seagrass restoration, and a discussion forum. The integrated
approach to research includes: taxonomy, genetic connectivity,
transplant and seed-based restoration solutions, hydrodynamic modeling,
metapopulation dynamics, seeds and seedbank viability, long term
monitoring, catchment monitoring, carbon storage, and integrated
recovery with other marine ecosystems.
Sociedad Mexicana de
Mastozoología Marina
Promover el manejo y conservación de los
mamíferos marinos, mediante la investigación, programas de manejo,
formación de estudiantes y difusión a la sociedad.
Society for Conservation
Biology (SCB)
The Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) serves
as the premier international membership society for professionals,
students and non-profits dedicated to advancing the science and practice
of conserving biodiversity.
Society for Ecological
Restoration
We are working to ensure that ecological
restoration is recognized and utilized as a fundamental component of
global conservation, biodiversity and sustainable development programs,
and that ecological restoration projects are designed and implemented in
a way that provides people with the opportunity to not only repair
ecological damage, but also improve the human condition.
Society for
Marine Mammalogy
The mission of the international Society for
Marine Mammalogy (SMM) is to promote the global advancement of marine
mammal science and contribute to its relevance and impact in education,
conservation and management.
The
Crustacean Society
Advancing the study of all aspects of
crustacean biology. The Crustacean Society (TCS) achieves its mission by
promoting the exchange and dissemination of information throughout the
world by: (1) The Journal of Crustacean Biology (JCB) an SCI journal,
with Editor-in-Chief Dr. Pedro Castro, published by the Oxford
University Press; (2) Biannual, international meetings to gather the
world’s carcinologists for constructive interaction and collaboration,
and by supporting other societies, meetings, and conferences that share
our mission; (3) annual competitions for fellowship, scholarship, and
travel awards for postdocs and both graduate and undergraduate students.
World Seagrass
Association
The World Seagrass Association is a global network
of scientists and coastal managers committed to research, protection and
management of the world’s seagrasses.
Diving focus
American Academy of
Underwater Sciences (AAUS)
The mission of the AAUS is to
advance and facilitate safe and productive scientific diving.
Association Française des
Plongeurs Scientifiques (Colimpha)
Cette association a pour
objet de développer et favoriser, sur le plan scientifique, la
connaissance du monde subaquatique et d’en assurer la protection la plus
efficace possible en regroupant les personnes pratiquant la plongée
subaquatique dans le cadre d’une activité scientifique. L’Association
agira par tous les moyens appropriés afin d’assurer la réalisation de
ses objectifs et veillera à ce que la faune, la flore et, plus
généralement, toutes les richesses subaquatiques soient au mieux
protégées.
Associazione
Italiana Operatori Scientifici Subacquei (AIOSS)
AIOSS,
costituita il 5 febbraio 2010, è l’ associazione di categoria
professionale per i lavoratori che svolgono, a vario titolo, attività
subacquea per fini scientifici, ambientali, documentaristici e
informativi, nell’ambito della loro professione.
Kommission
Forschungstauchen Deutschland
Die Kommission Forschungstauchen
Deutschland (KFT) ist ein eingetragener Berufsverband der in Deutschland
ansässigen Forschungseinrichtungen, die wissenschaftliches Tauchen auf
Grundlage der geltenden nationalen Bestimmungen und Regelwerke
durchführen.
UK Scientific Diving
Supervisory Committee
In order to maintain an active dialogue
with all the diving sectors the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE),
who are charged with implementing the regulations, recognise one
professional body that is representative of each diving sector. The
Scientific Diving Supervisory Committee (SDSC) is the recognised
representative body for the Scientific and Archaeological sector.
Българската национална
асоциация по подводна дейност (БНАПД)
Българската национална
асоциация по подводна дейност (БНАПД) е сдружение с нестопанска цел. Тя
е основана през 1999 г. с цел да обединява усилията и възможностите на
българските граждани, обществени и професионални организации и
институции в насока развитие и просперитет на подводната дейност в
Република България, за опазването на околната подводна среда и
културното наследство във всички водни басейни в страната.
Marine education focus
Canadian Network for
Ocean Education (CaNOE)
CaNOE, the Canadian Network for Ocean
Education, is a network for the advancement of ocean literacy in Canada.
CaNOE provides a platform for learning, dialogue and communication about
ocean literacy in Canada. By bringing educators and scientists together,
we hope to create momentum that will increase regional and national
understanding of the value of our ocean now and for the future.
European Marine Science
Educators Association (EMSEA)
EMSEA is a network of marine
science educators acting as one voice across Europe and beyond. Our
shared vision is a society of Ocean Literate citizens who recognise the
vital importance of the Ocean, working together to ensure it is
sustained for future generations. Our mission is to act as a hub for the
European marine education community to promote and deliver Ocean
Literacy across society by working with scientists, teachers, policy
makers and the public.
National Marine
Educators Association
National Marine Educators Association
(NMEA) is a dedicated, influential member-based organization of
classroom teachers, informal educators, university professors,
scientists, and more from around the world working together to advance
the understanding and protection of our freshwater and marine
ecosystems.
Engineering focus
Australia New Zealand
Marine Biotechnology Society (ANZMBS)
The Australia New Zealand
Marine Biotechnology Society (ANZMBS) advocates for all aspects of
marine biotechnology in Australia and New Zealand. Becoming a member of
the society allows you to collaborate with scientists, technologists,
investors, government, industry, and community; inform educators and
policy makers; and participate in the exchange of knowledge and
technology.
Aviation &
Marine Engineers Association
Back in 1881, Marine Engineers
were the first to create and build our Association. Despite the decline
of the New Zealand marine industry the Association still represents all
Marine Engineers in NZ. Our members range from Chief Engineers to cadets
and work on all kinds of vessels from tankers, container ships, to
ferries and tug boats. The Maritime Division has members at 11 main NZ
Ports in the country where they work on the tugs as engineers and
operators. Their role is to safely berth and depart the thousands of
vessels that visit our ports each year as part of the export / import
contribution to the Nation’s economy.
Canadian Institute of
Marine Engineers (CIMarE)
The Canadian Institute of Marine
Engineering (CIMarE) was created in 1976 to advance and promote the
science and practice of marine engineering, naval engineering, naval
architecture, and other associated professions.
IEEE Oceanic Engineering
Society
The Society’s objectives are scientific, literary, and
educational in character. The Society strives for the advancement of the
theory and practice of electrotechnology, allied branches of
engineering, and related arts and sciences, applied to all bodies of
water; and the maintenance of high professional and ethical standards
among its members and affiliates.
Marine Renewables
Industry Association (MRIA)
he Marine Renewables Industry
Association (MRIA) represents companies and interests in Ireland and
Northern Ireland in the Marine Renewables Emerging Technologies (MRET)
sector.
Marine Technology
Society
The Marine Technology Society promotes awareness,
understanding, and the advancement and application of marine technology.
Incorporated in 1963, the international society brings together
businesses, institutions, professionals, academics, and students who are
ocean engineers, technologists, policy makers, and educator
Society for Underwater
Technology (SUT)
The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) is
a multidisciplinary learned society that brings together organisations
and individuals with a common interest in underwater technology, ocean
science and offshore engineering.
Fisheries focus
American Fisheries
Society (AFS)
The American Fisheries Society is the world’s
oldest and largest organization dedicated to strengthening the fisheries
profession, advancing fisheries science, and conserving fisheries
resources.
Fisheries Society of the
British Isles (FSBI)
The FSBI is an international,
non-political, learned Society, based in the United Kingdom, that
supports scientific activity in fish biology and management through
charitable sponsorship.
Society of
Aquaculture Professionals (SAP)
The Society of Aquaculture
Professional (SAP) is a non-profit, non-government organization
established for and by a group of aquaculture professionals, in India,
in the year 2003. Currently, SAP has over 500+ aquaculture professionals
as life members. Aqua India is the biannual conference conducted by SAP
and attended by well over 500 aquaculture professionals from India and
abroad.
World Aquaculture
Society
The World Aquaculture Society, through its commitment
to excellence in science, technology, education, and information
exchange, will contribute to the progressive and sustainable development
of aquaculture throughout the world.
Geology focus
American Institute of
Professional Geologists (AIPG)
The American Institute of
Professional Geologists (AIPG), founded in 1963, is the largest
association dedicated to promoting geology as a profession.
The Geological
Society of America
The Geological Society of America is a
nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of the geosciences.
As a global membership society with 22,000 members (35% students) in 115
countries, the Society’s primary activities are organizing scientific
meetings and publishing scientific literature. Other activities include
disbursing research grants, honoring outstanding scientific contributors
with medals and awards, assisting teachers in geoscience education, and
fostering public awareness of geoscience issues.
Maritime focus
Asociación Argentina
de Derecho Marítimo
La Asociación es una asociación civil
autorizada por la Inspección other de Justicia a funcionar con carácter
de persona jurídica. Sus propósitos son desarrollar una acción
concordante y de colaboración con el Comité Marítimo Internacional y con
las Asociaciones nacionales afiliadas al mismo, impulsar el progreso de
la legislación marítima de la República contemplando los intereses
nacionales, y contribuir al estudio, difusión y unificación del derecho
de la navegación (art. 3º del Estatuto).
Belgische Vereniging
voor Zeerecht - Association Belge de Droit Maritime
De
vereniging heeft tot doel de studie van het zee- en het vervoerrecht in
al zijn aspecten, zij benaarstigt de verbetering en aanpassing van de
wetgeving betreffende deze tak van het recht in België, zij streeft ook
naar de eenmaking van het zee- en het vervoerrecht, o.a. door haar
werking in de schoot van het Comité Maritime International en haar
samenwerking met andere verenigingen en publiek-rechtelijke organen met
wie zij het gepast oordeelt relaties aan te knopen.
British
Marine
British Marine is the trade association for the UK
leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry. Our 1,500+
members come from a broad range of businesses including boat builders,
chandlers, brokers, marinas, passenger boats and engines. The core aim
of the business is to deliver excellence. Both in the quality of its
membership services, its representation of the interests of members and
the boating community alike and, most importantly, in the quality of its
members.
British Maritime Law
Association
The British Maritime Law Association was founded in
1908. Its purpose is and always has been to promote the study and the
advancement of British maritime and mercantile law: to promote and
consider with foreign and other maritime law associations proposals for
the unification of maritime and mercantile law in the practice of
different nations: to afford opportunities for members to discuss
matters of national and international maritime law: to collect and
circulate amongst its members information regarding maritime and
mercantile law and to establish a collection of publications and
documents of interest to members. (The text of the constitution will be
found hereafter.)
Confindustria
Nautica
Confindustria Nautica è l’Associazione senza fini di
lucro, che dal 1967 rappresenta le industrie e le imprese della nautica
da diporto, opera per lo sviluppo del settore nautico, promuove la
cultura del mare e lo sviluppo del turismo nautico in Italia.
Council of Marine
Professional Associates
The Council of Marine Professional
Associates (COMPASS) was established on April 9, 2008 in response to a
deep-felt need among industry stakeholders for such an organization. As
its constitution stipulates, COMPASS is an organization of
“private-sector businesses and public-sector organizations directly
involved in marine transportation activities. (design, operations,
support, human resources development, labour supply and consultancy.)”
Der Deutsche Verein
für Internationales Seerecht e.V. (DVIS)
Der Deutsche Verein
für Internationales Seerecht e.V. (DVIS) ist ein gemeinnütziger Verein,
dessen Zweck die Förderung wissenschaftlicher Zwecke ist, insbesondere
die Förderung der Entwicklung des deutschen und internationalen
Seerechts einschließlich des einschlägigen Gemeinschaftsrechts und des
(See-) Völkerrechts.
European Maritime Law
Organisation (EMLO)
The “European Maritime Law Organisation”
(EMLO) was established to provide a neutral and independent forum for
debate and research on issues of interest to those concerned with EU
maritime affairs. We are an independent body and hold conferences and
seminars on all aspects of EU maritime law, ranging from competition and
trade to safety and the environment.
Institute of
Navigation
The Institute of Navigation (ION) is a
not-for-profit organization advancing Positioning, Navigation and Timing
(PNT). ION’s international membership is drawn from many sources
including professional navigators, engineers, physicists,
mathematicians, astronomers, cartographers, photogrammetrists,
meteorologists, educators, geodesists, surveyors, other aviation and
airline pilots, mariners and anyone interested in position-determining
systems. Corporate members include corporations, civil and military
government agencies, private scientific and technical institutions,
universities and training academies, and consulting firms.
International
Association of Marine Consultants and Surveyors (IAMCS)
The
International Association of Marine Consultants and Surveyors (IAMCS)
was formed on 2015. The association is an independent, non-political
organisation. It also provides information on the people who are the
main driving force behind the Association.Actively represent and promote
the interests of the Association’s members to the local and
international communities. Promote regular programmers to improve
productivity, technology, skills upgrading and to raise safety, health
and environmental standards.
International Council
of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA)
The International
Council of Marine Industry Associations - ICOMIA - is the international
trade association representing the global marine industry since 1966.
ICOMIA brings together national marine industry associations in one
global organisation and represents them at an international level,
presenting a strong and united voice when dealing with issues
challenging the industry.
L’Association
Française du Droit Maritime
L’association réunit près de 400
professionnels du droit maritime (universitaires, avocats spécialisés,
juristes d’entreprises ayant une activité maritime). Elle a notamment
pour objet l’étude des questions relatives au droit maritime et au droit
des activités maritimes en général sous tous ses aspects (interne et
international, privé et public).
New Zealand Marine
Industry Association
To encourage development of the New
Zealand Marine Industry and support our members to build successful
businesses.
Svenska
Sjörättsföreningen
Syfte och verksamhet Svenska
Sjörättsföreningen är en organisation med syfte att främja kunskapen i
sjö- och transporträtt samt skapa kontakter mellan akademiker och
praktiserande jurister på området. Den utgör ursprungligen en
sammanslagningmellan Sjörättsföreningen i Göteborg och Svensk förening
för internationell sjörätt i Stockholm.
The Marine
Society
We’re here to help seafarers realise their full
potential by helping them learn new skills, gain accredited
qualifications and improve welfare.
Women’s
International Shipping & Trading Association
WISTA is an
international networking organisation whose mission is to attract and
support women, at the management level, in the maritime, trading and
logistics sectors.
Oceanography focus
American
Meteorological Society
The AMS is a global community committed
to advancing weather, water, and climate science and service.
Association for the
Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO)
The Association
for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography, formerly known as the
Limnological Society of America and the American Society of Limnology
and Oceanography, is a scientific society established in 1936 with the
goal of advancing the sciences of limnology and oceanography.
Australian
Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (AMOS)
The Australian
Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (AMOS) is an independent
society representing the atmospheric and oceanographic sciences in
Australia. It currently has over 500 members drawn from the Bureau of
Meteorology, CSIRO, the university sector, other State and Federal
agencies, as well as the private sector. Most members of AMOS are
actively employed in one of the scientific fields covered by the
Society, but the membership also includes university students, retired
scientists, school teachers and others from the other community with an
interest in weather and climate.
Canadian
Meterological and Oceanographic Society/Société canadienne de
météorologie et d’océanographie
The Canadian Meteorological and
Oceanographic Society (CMOS) is the national society of individuals and
organisations dedicated to advancing atmospheric and oceanic sciences
and related environmental disciplines in Canada. The Society’s aim is to
promote meteorology and oceanography in Canada, and it is a major
non-governmental organisation serving the interests of meteorologists,
climatologists, oceanographers, limnologists, hydrologists and
cryospheric scientists in Canada. CMOS was officially created in 1967 as
the Canadian Meteorological Society and adopted its present name in
1977, following an invitation by the Canadian Meteorological Society to
the oceanographic community in Canada to join the Society. However, CMOS
has a rich history dating back to 1939 when it was known as the Canadian
Branch of the Royal Meteorological Society. The Society comprises over
700 members and subscribers, including students, corporations,
institutions, and others who are involved in the educational functions,
communications, the private sector and government. Membership is open to
all who share an interest in atmospheric and oceanic sciences, their
related sciences and applications. The Society addresses a broad range
of national and international meteorological and oceanographic concerns
including weather and weather extremes, global warming, ozone depletion
and surface air quality and their effects on all aspects of life in
Canada including forestry, agriculture and fisheries. Special interest
groups in the Society build communities of members with common
interests.
European
Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet)
The European
Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet) is a network of
organisations supported by the EU’s integrated maritime policy. These
organisations work together to observe the sea, process the data
according to international standards and make that information freely
available as interoperable data layers and data products. This “collect
once and use many times” philosophy benefits all marine data users,
including policy makers, scientists, private industry and the public. It
has been estimated that such an integrated marine data policy will save
at least one billion Euros per year, as well as opening up new
opportunities for innovation and growth.
Hydrographic Society UK &
Ireland
The Hydrographic Society UK & Ireland (THS:UKI) is a
learned professional society; our purpose is to raise awareness of the
science of surveying at sea, and protect and promote the status of the
hydrographic profession. Membership of THS:UKI includes companies,
individual professionals and students, who are hydrographers,
technologists, policy makers and educators.
Oceanography Society
of Japan
The Oceanographic Society of Japan (JOS) was
established in 1941 to progress and promote oceanography in Japan.
The Hydrographic Society
of America (THSOA)
The Hydrographic Society of America (THSOA)
is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to promoting education in
hydrography, inshore surveying, inland waters surveying, offshore
surveying, positioning and mapping/charting, including related earth
sciences.
The Oceanography Society
(TOS)
The Oceanography Society (TOS) was founded in 1988 to
advance oceanographic research, technology, and education, and to
disseminate knowledge of oceanography and its application through
research and education.
Other/general
African
Bioacoustics Community
Bioacoustic research from Africa and by
African scientists is not well represented in the global field and thus
the African Bioacoustics Community strives to shine a light on the
achievements of bioacoustics research in Africa. We work towards equal
representation, access to crucial learning and networking opportunities,
and providing an environment where information flows freely between
scientists, research labs, countries, and continents. Sustainability and
minimizing our carbon footprint is something we value highly and we work
hard to ensure that our events are sustainable, plastic-free and carbon
responsible. As part of our effort in this matter, we ask that members
of our community consider carbon-offsetting measures or donating to a
cause that aligns with our values.
American Academy of
Underwater Sciences
The mission of the American Academy of
Underwater Sciences (AAUS) is to advance and facilitate safe and
productive scientific diving. The AAUS was officially chartered in
California in 1983 by individuals and organizations involved in the
effort to obtain the scientific diving exemption from OSHA commercial
diving standards. In the years since, the AAUS has expanded from the
original six organizational members to more than 130 organizational
members and over 1100 individual members. Organizational membership
includes colleges and universities, government agencies, museums and
aquaria, environmental and archaeological consulting firms, and
community science groups sharing a common thread of the use of diving as
a research tool and a commitment to the health and safety of scientific
divers. AAUS produces consensual standards for the training and
certification of scientific divers and the operation of scientific
diving programs, maintains statistics detailing scientific diving
activities and incident rates, conducts annual symposia and topical
workshops, and directly supports student research.
American Geophysical
Union (AGU)
Through broad and inclusive partnerships, AGU aims
to advance discovery and solution science that accelerate knowledge and
create solutions that are ethical, unbiased and respectful of
communities and their values.
Australian Marine
Sciences Association (AMSA)
The Australian Marine Sciences
Association Inc. (AMSA) is Australia’s peak professional body for marine
scientists from all disciplines and for over 50 years has promoted all
aspects of marine science in Australia.
Black in
Marine Science
We are a premier organization aimed to celebrate
Black marine scientists, spread environmental awareness and inspire the
next generation of scientific thought leaders.
Canadian Women in Ocean
Industries Leadership
Only 16% of all Canadian businesses are
owned or led by women and yet studies by McKinsey show that by advancing
women’s economic empowerment in the economy Canada could add up to $150
billion in GDP by 2026. Research shows that gender and cultural
diversity along with a society founded on inclusion and belonging, are
proven multipliers to innovation, corporate performance, profitability
and economic growth. To enable and accelerate Canadian innovation,
research and technology development, market and export leadership in the
marine and ocean tech sector, it is critical to attract, develop and
retain a robust, diverse and inclusive talent pipeline that includes
women from every walk of life. The Canadian Women in Ocean Industries
Leadership initiative, and emerging long-term action plan and 2022
International Conference, will directly address this goal, increasing
Canada’s leadership, competitiveness and contribution to ocean
industries. It will foster an ocean talent pipeline with women from
every walk of life, including equity seeking groups: 2SLGBTQ+ community;
Indigenous communities; persons with disabilities; and racialized
people, increasing the competitiveness of this industry.
Challenger
Society for Marine Science
The Challenger Society for Marine
Science is a learned society for marine scientists in the UK.
Consortium for
Ocean Leadership
A consortium of the leading ocean science and
technology institutions from academia, aquaria, and industry. Based in
Washington, D.C., Consortium for Ocean Leadership (COL) advances ocean
research, innovation, education, and sound policy.
European Marine
Board
The European Marine Board (EMB) is the leading European
think tank in marine science policy. It provides a platform to advance
marine research and to bridge the gap between science and policy.The
European Marine Board is a unique strategic pan-European Forum for seas
and ocean research and technology. We provide a strategic forum to
develop marine research foresight, initiate state-of-the-art analyses
and translate these into clear policy recommendations to European
institutions as well as national governments. As an independent,
self-sustaining, non-governmental advisory body, the European Marine
Board transfers knowledge between the scientific community and decision
makers, promoting Europe’s leadership in marine research and technology.
Institute of Marine
Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST)
IMarEST is The
Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology; the
international professional body and learned society for all marine
professionals. IMarEST is the first Institute to bring together marine
engineers, scientists and technologists into one international
multi-disciplinary professional body.
International
Association of Aquatic and Marine Science Libraries and Information
Centers
The International Association of Aquatic and Marine
Science Libraries and Information Centers (IAMSLIC) is an organization
of librarians and information professionals involved in all aspects of
aquatic and marine sciences and their allied disciplines. The
association provides a forum to exchange and explore ideas and issues of
mutual concern.
International
Society for Ecological Modelling
The International Society for
Ecological Modelling (ISEM) promotes the international exchange of
ideas, scientific results, and other knowledge on application of systems
analysis and simulation in ecology and natural resource management. The
Society was formed in Denmark in 1978 by the initiative of the professor
Sven E. Jorgensen. Today ISEM has following chapters: Africa,
Australasia, Europe, North America and Japan. The society sponsors
conferences, symposia, and workshops that promote the systems approach
to ecological research and teaching, and to the management of natural
resources. Its members frequently contribute research articles to the
official scientific journal of the Society, Ecological Modelling.
La Plateforme Océan
& Climat
La POC rassemble plus de 90 membres – instituts de
recherche, ONGs, aquariums, secteur privé, institutions françaises et
agences internationales, collectivités territoriales. Ils travaillent
ensemble à communiquer le message suivant : « un océan en bonne santé
pour un climat protégé ».
Marine Geological and
Biological Habitat Mapping (GEOHAB)
GeoHab (Marine Geological
and Biological Habitat Mapping) is an international association of
marine scientists studying biophysical (i.e., geologic and
oceanographic) indicators of benthic habitats and ecosystems as proxies
for biological communities and species diversity. The main goals of
GeoHab scientists are: to support government spatial marine planning,
sustainable ocean management, and decision making; to support and
underpin the design of marine protected areas (MPAs); to conduct
scientific research programs aimed at generating knowledge of benthic
ecosystems and seafloor geology; to conduct living and non-living seabed
resource assessments for economic and management purposes, including the
design of fishing reserves.
Marine
Guides Association of Canada
The MGAC is a non-profit
association of marine guides and tourism stakeholders committed to the
development and preservation of top-tier professional guiding in
Canadian coastal waters.
National Association of
Marine Laboratories
The mission of NAML and its three regional
organizations is to promote excellence in research, education, and
public outreach in the marine sciences. NAML also seeks to provide a
forum for the resolution of challenges common to non-profit marine
laboratories in the United States and to inform the wise use and
conservation of marine and coastal resources. The Association is
committed to establishing an environment of diversity, equity, and
inclusion in every aspect of NAML’s research, education, and outreach
enterprise.
New Zealand Marine Sciences
Society/Te Hunga Mātai Moana O Aotearoa
We exist to support and
connect marine science and scientists across a wide range of disciplines
in New Zealand
Partnership for
Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans (PISCO)
The
Partnership for Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans is an
academic consortium that conducts research to advance understanding of
the coastal ocean within the California Current Large Marine Ecosystem
and inform management and policy.
Society for
Women in Marine Science
The Society for Women in Marine Science
brings together marine scientists of all career levels to discuss the
diverse experiences of women in marine science, celebrate the research
done by women in the field, and promote the visibility of women in the
marine science community.
Society of
Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry
SETAC is a not-for-profit,
worldwide professional organization composed of about 5,000 individuals
and institution in more than 90 countries dedicated to the study,
analysis and solution of environmental problems, the management and
regulation of natural resources, research and development and
environmental education.
Western Indian Ocean
Marine Science Association
The Western Indian Ocean Marine
Science Association (WIOMSA) was established as a regional, non-profit,
membership organization in 1993 and registered in Zanzibar, Tanzania in
1994 as a non-governmental organization. The organization is dedicated
to promoting the educational, scientific and technological development
of all aspects of marine sciences throughout the Western Indian Ocean
(WIO) region (consisting of 10 countries: Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania,
Mozambique, South Africa, Comoros, Madagascar, Seychelles, Mauritius,
Réunion (France)), with a view toward sustaining the use and
conservation of its marine resources. WIOMSA has a particular interest
in linking the knowledge that emerges from research to the management
and governance issues that affect marine and coastal ecosystems in the
region.
Women’s Aquatic
Network
The Women’s Aquatic Network (WAN) brings together
professionals with interests in marine, coastal and aquatic affairs and
promotes the roles of women in these fields. Membership is open to all
gender identities in the D.C. metro area.