Ecology

An extensive and information-packed website about organisms dwelling in or on the sediment in lakes, by S.M. Mandaville of the Soil & Water Conservation Society of Metro Halifax.

Aims to promote the scientific study and conservation of mammals and to encourage a wider public interest in them.

Detailed descriptions and images of the world's ecoregions. Javascript required.

Covering five of the major world biomes.

Provides information services on conservation and sustainable use of the world's living resources, and helps others to develop information systems of their own.

WCPA's international mission is to promote the establishment and effective management of a world-wide representative network of terrestrial and marine protected areas, as an integral contribution to the IUCN mission.

About the hierarchical organization of the world's environments.

Interactive maps of biodiversity and human impacts from the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre.

Concept is to research into biodiversity and dynamics of ecosystems in Northern Siberia. RAS Institute of Cytology and Genetics.Â

Provides information on program at the Dresden University of Technology Institute of Hydrobiology.

This edition of The Why Files examines the role of fire in natural systems, and the role of science in understanding wildfires.

Association promoting women neuroscientists and students. Includes grants and annual awards.

Coordinates bird-based projects for effective management of birds in Wisconsin. Includes the background of the organisation, their aims and objectives and a news letter.

Registered charity aiming to conserve wild Barn Owl populations. Gives information about the Barn Owl, the activities of the trust and how to become a member.

Promotes research in the natural sciences with particular reference to the conservation of biodiversity in the remote Cockpit Country area of inland Jamaica.

USA organization managing national and international conservation projects, research and education programs.

Information about the network which focuses on funding and supporting independent and innovative conservationists who are creating and implementing new strategies for saving endangered wildlife and habitats and the projects in progress.

Campaign to set aside approximately 50% of the North American continent for the preservation of biological diversity.

Oxford University group develops practical solutions to conservation problems through research, implementation, education and local public involvement. Includes support and donation details.

Provides maps identifying habitat types and areas that are identified as priority for conservation.