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Links to other Marine and Environmental Sites

Marine Campaigning Groups ◊ Marine Energy ◊ Information Sites ◊ Miscellaneous

Marine Campaigning Groups

Camel FOE www.camelareafoe.org
Ocean acidification is caused by carbon dioxide being dissolved in the oceans. The oceans are an important sink for greenhouse gases and offset the atmospheric effects. The impact of the increasing amount in our oceans is now recognised as a severe hazard to all marine ecosystems, as carbonate-based exoskeletons depend on an alkaline environment.
For more information/discussion email tonywainwright@hotmail.com
Coastal Concern Action Group www.happisburgh.org.uk
An enthusiastic group in the north Norfolk village of Happisburgh (pronounced 'Haze-burra') fighting to save their threatened community from the sea and government inaction.
CoastNET www.coastnet.org.uk
Working with all coastal interests to promote the exchange of ideas, information and expertise to find long term solutions to coastal issues.
Earthwatch www.earthwatch.org
An international environmental charity which is committed to conserving the diversity and integrity of life on earth to meet the needs of current and future generations.
East Channel Association www.eastchannel.info
The aggregate companies who are seeking to dredge the eastern English Channel for sand and gravel have formed the East Channel Association in order to represent and promote their case. You can gain further information on their perspective and proposals by visiting them.
Eurosion www.eurosion.org
A European initiative for sustainable coastal erosion management.
Friends of the Earth www.foe.org.uk
Switchboard 020-7490 1555    Information Service Freephone 0808-800 1111   26-28 Underwood Street, LONDON, N1 7JQ
Greenpeace www.greenpeace.org.uk
Greenpeace is an independent non-profit global campaigning organisation that uses non-violent, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems and their causes.
IUCN Global Marine Programme www.iucn.org/themes/marine
Provides assistance to governments, NGOs and communities in a variety of thematic areas, including invasive species, marine protected areas, species protection, coral reef ecosystems, fisheries and the creation of a legal framework for the high seas.
Marine Conservation Society www.mcsuk.org
UK charity dedicated to protecting the marine environment and its wildlife.
Scratby Coastal Erosion Group www.scratbycoastalerosion.org.uk
Campaigning group concerned about coastal erosion relating to their local shoreline at Scratby, Norfolk.
Seaham Environmental Organisation (SEA) www.hometown.aol.co.uk/seahamenvass
An environmental campaigning group based at Seaham, Co. Durham on the North East coast of England, with an emphasis on environmental issues related to the local coast.
Seas At Risk www.seas-at-risk.org
European association of non-governmental environmental organisations working to protect and restore to health the marine environment of the North East Atlantic including the North and Irish Seas.
Sustainable Shorelines (USA) www.sustainableshorelines.org
An American organisation dedicated to employing the latest technology to arrest coastal erosion.
Wildlife and Countryside Link www.wcl.org.uk/marine_campaign.htm
Calling for comprehensive legislation to achieve better protection for marine wildlife and effective management of our seas.

Marine Energy

European Marine Energy Centre www.emec.org.uk
Established by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and its funding partners. Its aim is to stimulate and accelerate the development of marine power devices, initially through the operation of a testing centre in Orkney.

Information Sites

Alternative Energy News www.alternative-energy-news.info
A Canadian website concentrating on information and resources about renewable energy sources and technology with sections on tidal power.
COWRIE www.offshorewind.co.uk
COWRIE Ltd has commissioned and published a number of reports on birds, marine mammals, underwater noise, cumulative impacts and electromagnetic fields in relation to offshore windfarms.
Energy Planet www.energyplanet.info
Renewable Energy Directory
Renewable Energy UK www.reuk.co.uk
A wide range of up to date information about alternative energy generation. The main focus is on wind and solar power for the home, but also details on topics as varied as electronics and biodiesel recipes.
The Greenhouse www.greenhousetrust.co.uk
An educational trust housed in a Victorian building in Norwich that has been modified to be as sustainable as possible using photovoltaic cells, solar water heating, natural insulation and rainwater harvesting. Working to provide information and education for people and organisations about many aspects of sustainable living.
The Renewable Energy Centre www.therenewableenergycentre.co.uk
Saving money, saving energy and saving the planet.
Water Pollution Guide www.water-pollution.org.uk
Useful information about the sources of water pollution and how they can be treated.
Wild About Britain www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk
British wildlife magazine with daily news, forums, gallery, events calendar, encyclopedia and directory to nature and environment conservation issues across the UK.

Miscellaneous

Campaign for Freedom of Information www.cfoi.org.uk/pdf/foi_guide.pdf
Recently published a users' guide to the Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations and new rights to see personal data about yourself held by public authorities. The guide covers both the UK and Scottish legislation.
East Coast Images www.eastcoast-images.com
East Coast Images is an on line gallery of photographs of the Norfolk coast, many showing the serious degree of erosion, taken by Jennifer Thompson