French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (IFREMER) is one of the most integrated marine research institutes with the broadest range of skills and expertise worldwide. Underwater technologies, biodiversity, fisheries science and aquaculture, coastal environments, mineral resources, bio technologies and operational oceanography are all part of its research missions and its areas of skill and excellence.

Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission promotes international cooperation and coordinates programes in marine research, services, observation systems, hazard mitigation and capacity development in order to learn more and better manage the nature and resources of the ocean and coastal areas.

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the leading international body for the assessment of climate change to provide the world with a clear scientific view on the current state of knowledge in climate change and its potential environmental and socio-economic impacts.

NOAA Coastal Services Mapping: Benthic Habitat Mapping provides technical guidance to data developers working to produce digital spatial data on benthic habitat.

Ocean Management Research Network creates and share knowledge for the application of critical thinking and best practices to oceans management in Canada.

Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research brings together scientists, economists, engineers and social scientists who are working to develop sustainable responses to climate change and work not just within the research community, but also with business leaders, policy advisors, the media and the public in general.

Climate Skeptic author is Warren Meyer.  He originally started the site to help report climate developments in layman’s terms, particularly the science of the skeptic’s position.

Climate Institute informs key decision-makers, heightens international awareness of climate change, and identifies practical ways of achieving significant emissions reductions.

Dr Michael MacCracken, one of the world’s highly regarded atmospheric scientists, has been Chief Scientist for Climate Change Programs with the Climate Institute in Washington DC since 2002. He has extensive experience not only on climate science issues but also on issues involving air quality.

Climate Lab develops web-based tools for knowledge sharing and collaboration to enable individuals and organisations to take wiser, more effective actions to help address climate change.

Adaptation to Climate Change Toolkit: Coasts
The Adaptation to Climate Change Toolkit: Coasts is a series of tools and resources aimed at anyone with an interest in climate change adaptation for marine turtle habitats, including coastal managers, conservation practitioners, scientists and educators. Read an article in the Summer 2011/12 MAB - page three,  by Dr Marianne Fish - Marine & Coastal Adaptation Leader for World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Latin America and the Carribean.

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) - Climate Change Adaptation helps developing countries to reduce vulnerabilities and build resilience to the impacts of climate change. The work is guided by and contributes to the Nairobi Work Programme on Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation.