Links

Biodiversity and Ecosystem Function Online
This is an informal collaboration between several research institutions within the U.K. that share similar research interests. Hosted by the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, the site aims to be a resource for researchers specifically concerned with how the richness of species (or functional groups) affects ecosystem function.

The British Phycological Society
The aims of the BPS are to advance education by the encouragement and pursuit of all aspects of the study of algae and to publish the results of this research.

Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
CEH is the UK's Centre of Excellence for research in the land and freshwater environmental sciences.

Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science
CEFAS is an internationally renowned aquatic scientific research and consultancy centre.

Center for Fish and Wildlife - Sweden
A center for fishery and wildlife research with the University of Umea and Swedish University of Agricultural Science.

Charrnet
This site covers all aspects of charr farming, charr conservation, charr research, charr marketing, previous charr research papers.

Fishbase
Useful site for all kinds of fish information

The Freshwater Biological Association
The FBA aims to promote freshwater biology through scientific meetings, publications, research and authoritative advice. It publishes a variety of identification keys to freshwater organisms and other specialist volumes.

Holar University College, Iceland
Hólar College is a research, development and educational institution run by the Icelandic Ministry of Agriculture.

Joint Nature Conservancy Council
The JNCC is the UK government's wildlife adviser, undertaking national and international conservation work on behalf of the 3 country nature conservation agencies English Nature, Scottish Natural Heritage and the Countryside Council for Wales.

Marine Scotland Research  
Marine Scotland provides expert scientific and technical advice to Government on marine and freshwater fisheries, aquaculture and the protection of the aquatic environment.

Norwegian College of Fishery Science at the University of Tromso
The NCFS has a particular responsibility for the development of fundamental and scientific expertise within all areas of fisheries and aquaculture research in Norway. NCFS is also responsible for educating candidates for employment in the fishing industry and fisheries management.

Norwegian Institute of Fisheries & Aquaculture Research
This institute conducts R&D for the fisheries and aquaculture industries.

Organization of Biological Field Stations
The mission of OBFS is to serve the member stations in ways that increase their effectiveness in research, education and outreach. OBFS was founded in 1963.

Scottish Environmental Protection Agency
SEPA is Scotland's environmental regulator and adviser. As well as controlling pollution, SEPA work with others to protect and improve the Scottish environment.

Scottish Natural Heritage
SNH is the government body responsible for the conservation and enhancement of Scotland's natural heritage; wildlife, habitats and landscapes.

University Marine Biological Station Millport
An institute of the University of London, managed in association with the University of Glasgow. UMBSM is recognised as a National Facility for Marine Biology Fieldwork.