| Florida Marine Research Institute: Information and guidance to protect, conserve and manage the state's marine and coastal resources. Program organization and locations. |
| Gulf of Mexico Estuaries Study: Tampa Bay pilot study by the United States Geological Survey and the Department of the Interior integrating scientific disciplines to assess and monitor Gulf of Mexico estuaries and other coastal ecosystems. Scientist profiles, photos, animations, reports, links. |
| Mote Marine Laboratory: Research center and aquarium concerned with shark and dolphin research as well as marine life indigenous to Florida waters including sea turtles, marine mammals and elasmobranchs. Shark tank camera view, weather resources and local links. |
| National Geographic: Why Is Seaweed Killing Florida's Coral Reefs?: Article by Bijal P. Trivedi about an overabundant species of brown seaweed that is smothering the reefs. |
| Red Tide Alert: Group based on Little Gasparilla Island on the Florida Gulf Coast collects news and research links about red tide and its toxic effects on humans, sealife and animals. |
| Reef Relief: A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting living coral reef ecosystems. |
| Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce (SMS): Research center specializing in marine biodiversity and ecosystems of Florida. Research focuses on the Indian River Lagoon and the offshore waters of Florida's east central coast, with comparative studies throughout coastal Florida. Includes a virtual tour of the marine ecosystems exhibit, fellowship and job opportunities, and an Indian River Lagoon species inventory with photographs, reports, and maps. |