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