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Biodiversity
UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre
The UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre provides information for policy and action to conserve biodiversity.
 http://www.unep-wcmc.org/
General links
Kika Multimedia
Multimedia consultants specialising in the development of web and digital technologies. Responsible for developing the http://www.habitats-directive.org website as well as www.hartleyanderson.com...
http://www.kikamultimedia.com
Institutes, Research and Academic
Aberdeen University
Department of Zoology, University of Aberdeen rated 5 in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise.
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/zoology/
BGS
The British Geological Survey provides knowledge, information, education and training in the geosciences.
http://www.bgs.ac.uk/
BODC
The British Oceanographic Data Centre is NERC's designated data centre for Marine Sciences.
http://www.bodc.ac.uk/
IUCN
The World Conservation Union brings together government agencies, NGO's and scientists to develop and assist nature conservation throughout the world.
http://www.iucn.org/
Menai Bridge
School of Ocean Sciences, University of Wales, Bangor.
http://www.sos.bangor.ac.uk/index.html
Oceanlab, University of Aberdeen
The Laboratory for Deep Sea Research is an initiative between the universities of Aberdeen, Bristol and St. Andrews and SAMS.
http://www.oceanlab.abdn.ac.uk/
Plymouth Marine Laboratory
Research institute in marine and environmental science and technology.
http://www.pml.ac.uk/pml/pml_menu.htm
SAHFOS
The Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science is an international charity that operates the Continuous Plankton Recorder (CPR) survey.
http://www.npm.ac.uk/sahfos/sahfos2.html
SAMS
The Scottish Association for Marine Science promotes marine research and education in Scotland.
http://www.sams.ac.uk/
SMRU
The Sea Mammal Research Institute is based in St Andrews.
http://smub.st-and.ac.uk/
Southampton Oceanography Centre
Research institute in ocean sciences, earth sciences and ocean technology.
http://www.soc.soton.ac.uk/
International Regulators and Agencies
European Environment Agency
The EEA supports sustainable development and improve Europe's environment by providing information to policy makers and the public.
http://www.eea.eu.int/
International Maritime Organisation
IMO is the United Nations' specialised agency responsible for improving maritime safety and preventing pollution from ships.
http://www.imo.org/
OSPAR Commission
The Commission administers the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic (the "OSPAR Convention"), and develops policy and international agreements in this field.
http://www.ospar.org/
The World Bank
The World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of development assistance.
http://www.worldbank.org/
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
UNECE activities include economic analysis, environment, statistics, sustainable energy, trade, industry and enterprise development, timber and transport.
http://www.unece.org/
United Nations Environment Programme
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) works to encourage sustainable development through sound environmental practices.
http://www.unep.org/
Legislation
EUR-Lex
Portal to European legislation.
http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/en/
Her Majesty's Stationary Office
HMSO manages and regulates the use of all information produced by the UK government.
http://www.hmso.gov.uk/
Scotland Legislation
Contains full text of all Acts of the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Statutory Instruments.
http://www.scotland-legislation.hmso.gov.uk/
Non-Governmental Organisations
AFEN
The Atlantic Frontier Environmental Network is a coordinated initiative between oil industry operators and government to improve knowledge of the Atlantic Frontier environment.
http://www.oilandgas.org.uk/issues/exploration/index.htm
Faroes GEM
GEM (Geotechnical Environmental Metocean) is a coordinated project by oil companies to develop understanding of the environmental conditions that will be encountered in developing the Faroes.
http://www.oms.fo/uk/petrol_info_gemnetwork.htm
MCS
Marine Conservation Society is a UK charity for the protection of the marine environment and its wildlife.
http://www.mcsuk.org/home.html
RSPB
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds works for the conservation of biodiversity, especially wild birds and their habitats.
http://www.rspb.org.uk
The National Trust
The National Trust works to preserve and protect the coastline, countryside and buildings of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/
The National Trust for Scotland
Works to preserve and protect the coastline, countryside and buildings of Scotland.
http://www.nts.org.uk/
The Wildlife Trusts
Charity dedicated to wildlife conservation through a network of local Wildlife Trusts.
http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/
Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
Protect whales and dolphins from the threat of captivity, whaling, and human exploitation.
http://www.wdcs.org/
WWF
WWF is one of the world's largest independent conservation organisations.
http://www.panda.org/
Oil and Gas
Institute of Petroleum
The Institute is an independent body that develops technical standards, codes and guidelines for the international oil and gas industry.
http://www.petroleum.co.uk/
NOGEPA
The Netherlands Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Association is the representative organisation for the Netherlands offshore oil and gas industry.
http://www.nogepa.nl/
OGP
The International Association of Oil and Gas Producers is the worldwide association of oil and gas companies.
http://www.ogp.org.uk/index.html
OLF
The Norwegian Oil Industry Association, OLF is the representative organisation for the Norwegian offshore oil and gas industry.
http://www.olf.no/
UKOOA
UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) is the representative organisation for the UK offshore oil and gas industry.
http://www.ukooa.co.uk/
Other Energy
British Nuclear Fuels Limited (BNFL)
Manufacture nuclear fuel and provide reactor services, electricity generation and spent fuel management capabilities.
http://www.bnfl.co.uk/website.nsf/index.htm
DTI Sustainable Energy Programmes
Provides information about renewable energy development in the UK.
http://www.dti.gov.uk/renewable/index.html
The British Wind Energy Association
Major UK wind energy trade association.
http://www.britishwindenergy.co.uk/index.html
UK Regulators and Agencies
CEFAS
The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science is a DEFRA agency involved in scientific research for fisheries management and environmental protection.
http://www.cefas.co.uk/
Countryside Council for Wales
The Countryside Council for Wales is the Government's statutory adviser on nature and wildlife conservation in Wales.
http://www.ccw.gov.uk/
DEFRA
The Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs of the UK Government.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/
DTI
The Department of Trade and Industry of the UK Government.
http://www.dti.gov.uk/
DTLR
The Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions of the UK Government.
http://www.dtlr.gov.uk/
English Nature
English Nature promotes the conservation of England's wildlife and natural features.
http://www.english-nature.org.uk/
Environment Agency
The Environment Agency is the public body responsible for environmental protection in England and Wales.
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/
Fisheries Research Services
Fisheries Research Services (FRS) is an Agency within SERAD providing scientific and technical advice and information on marine and fresh water fisheries, aquaculture, and on the protection of the aquatic environment and its wildlife.
http://www.marlab.ac.uk/
Joint Nature Conservation Committee
The JNCC is the Government's wildlife adviser, undertaking national and international conservation work on behalf of the three country nature conservation agencies.
http://www.jncc.gov.uk/
National Assembly for Wales
Welsh Government and legislation.
http://www.wales.gov.uk/
Scottish Environment Protection Agency
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is the public body responsible for environmental protection in Scotland.
http://www.sepa.org.uk/
Scottish Executive
Scottish Government and legislation.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/
Scottish Natural Heritage
Scottish Natural Heritage promotes the conservation of Scotland's wildlife and natural features.
http://www.snh.org.uk
SEERAD
Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/who/dept_rural.asp
The Crown Estate
The Crown Estate incorporates an urban estate, as well as extensive agricultural and marine assets throughout the UK.
http://www.crownestate.co.uk/index_4.shtml
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency
UK coastguard agency promoting maritime safety and pollution prevention and control.
http://www.mcagency.org.uk/
Water and Distillers
The Scotch Whisky Association
Details of the various Scottish distilleries.
http://www.scotch-whisky.org.uk
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