Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries - Major focus is analysis of the structure and function of freshwater ecosystems. Berlin, Germany. Marine Institute - Ireland's national agency for marine research. Includes information on investigations of marine fisheries and aquaculture, environmental toxins, phytoplankton, and other aquatic ecological topics. North Carolina State Center for Applied Aquatic Ecology - Specializes in research on the nutritional ecology and toxic activity of the toxic dinoflagellate Pfiesteria and its impacts on fish health. Descriptions of facilities and projects, Neuse River data, and Pfiesteria information. Freshwater Biological Association - In Cumbria, England. Conducts research into all aspects of freshwater science and technology, with particular emphasis on freshwater algae and invertebrates. Founded in 1929, has a long history of achievements in freshwater science. San Francisco Estuary Institute - Promoting scientific study in order to protect and enhance the bay. University of Maryland Center for Environmental and Estuarine Studies - Operates several laboratories and a research fleet as part of their environmental education. U of Maryland Chesapeake Biological Laboratory (CBL) - At the CBL's Center for Environmental Science the faculty members have established a distinguished record of major contributions to regional, national, and international environmental research in the marine sciences. Canadian Rivers Institute - CRI carries out multi-disciplinary basic and applied research, education and outreach focusing on river ecosystems for the purpose of conservation and sustainable management of water resources. South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve - A natural laboratory dedicated to the scientific understanding of estuaries of the coast of Oregon, and Northern California. Provides information about research, education, and stewardship activities. Coastal Studies Laboratory - Serves the missions of university education, coastal research, and public service/public education. Wetland Ecosystem Team, University of Washington - Conducts research on coastal wetland ecology and restoration. Focusing particularly on estuaries of the Pacific Northwest, with attention to the estuarine ecology of juvenile Pacific salmon.