Wildlife, Fisheries & Aquaculture Research Guide

Provided by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, ECOS "The Environmental Conservation Online System (ECOS) is a gateway web site that provides access to data systems in the Endangered Species and Fisheries and Habitat Conservation program areas, as well as other FWS and Government data sources."

"FishBase is a relational database with information to cater to different professionals such as research scientists, fisheries managers, zoologists and many more. FishBase on the web contains practically all fish species known to science."

"The goals of the IUCN Red List are to: (1) Identify and document those species most in need of conservation attention if global extinction rates are to be reduced; and (2) Provide a global index of the state of change of biodiversity."

"This online guide provides information on the 100,000 species and ecosystems that we track."

Provided through CABI, "The ISC is a constantly developing encyclopaedic resource containing:

• Datasheets on over 1500 invasive species and animal diseases
• Basic datasheets on further species, countries, habitats and pathways
• Bibliographic database of over 75,000 records"

"Here you will find authoritative taxonomic information on plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of North America and the world. We are a partnership of U.S., Canadian, and Mexican agencies (ITIS-North America); other organizations; and taxonomic specialists."

This site provides a global perspective on the issues related to fisheries and aquaculture. Inlcudes links to reports and statistical tables.

This site provides a host of resources pertaining to wildlife and fisheries related topics at the state level.

"One of five regional aquaculture centers established by Congress."

This site provides access to useful research reports, laws and regulations, and grant information.

"Established in 1905, the Forest Service is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Forest Service manages public lands in national forests and grasslands."

The website of "the world's oldest and largest organization dedicated to strengthening the fisheries profession, advancing fisheries science, and conserving fisheries resources."

"Ducks Unlimited is the world's leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation."

The IAAEM "is a non-profit organization, the major goal of which is to promote socio-economic research and information exchange on aquaculture ..."

"We are a federation of individuals, businesses and organizations committed to natural resource conservation, environmental quality, hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreation in Mississippi."

"The NWTF is dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of our hunting heritage."

The Wildlife Society "is an international non-profit scientific and educational association dedicated to excellence in wildlife stewardship through science and education."

An international organization with a goal to "strengthen and facilitate communication and information exchange on high priority topics and emerging issues within the diverse global aquaculture community."