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The Dredging Industry

http://www.dredging.org
The Central Dredging Association (CEDA), is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental, professional society serving Europe, Africa and the Middle-East. Its mission includes promoting the development and exchange of profession knowledge in all fields concerned with dredging and dredged material placement, and to participate in the development of national and international policies, regulations, and guidelines on dredged material related matters.

http://www.iadc-dredging.com
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC), is the umbrella organisation for contractors in the private dredging sector with more than 120 members with affiliated companies on 5 continents. IADC strives to promote the private dredging industry and the professional interests of its members through its own activities and by working with other branch organisations.

http://www.qwimail.com
This is the Dredging Expert, issued as a monthly magazine. The Expert keeps you informed on the latest developments in your discipline and notifies you of new publications, upcoming congresses, new discussion topics, etc.

http://www.dredging.com
Dredging International. This is the website of the Belgian primary operating companies Dredging International and Baggerwerken Decloedt, between them these companies have a leading position on the global dredging market.

http://www.epa.gov/owow/oceans/ndt/
National Dredging Team. Established in 1995, this US Team is composed of 2 committees, a Steering Committee and an Operating Management Committee. Among its remit, the National Dredging Team provides guidance on formation of Local Planning Groups and development of dredged material management plans.

http://dredgemag.com
International Dredging Review. This magazine, which is published 8 times per year, contains feature articles, news items, press releases, events, an editorial, and advertising from the suppliers to the dredging industry.

http://worlddredging.com
World Dredging Mining and Construction Magazine, established in 1965, was the first industry publication to be devoted exclusively to dredging and was the catalyst for the first World Dredging Conference (WODCON) held in New York City. It is now a monthly professional journal where international businesses and governing agencies can find information about all aspects and activities of the global dredging industry.

http://www.woda.org
World Organisation of Dredging Associations, is a non-profit professional organisation, dedicated to the exchange of knowledge and information related to dredging, navigation, marine engineering and construction. Its aim is to promote the development and exchange of professional knowledge in all fields concerned with dredging and handling of dredged material.

http://www.boskalis.co.uk
Westminster Dredging Company. A member of the royal Boskalis Westminster Group, the world's largest dredging contractor, Westminster Dredging has access to the most comprehensive resources and expertise within the industry. The company specialises in dredging and reclamation, coast protection, outfalls, landfalls and pipelines, environmental dredging and sand and gravel supply.

Ecology of Coastal Habitats

http://www.eustudies.org
The European Union Studies Association (EUSA) is the premier scholarly and professional association, worldwide, focussing on the European Union. Founded in 1988, (formerly called the European Community Studies Association) ECSA is a non-profit educational organisation whose support comes from membership dues, member donations, program venues and grants.

http://www.marlin.ac.uk
The Marine Life Information Network for Britain and Ireland. MarLIN is an initiative of the Marine biological Association of the UK in collaboration with major holders and users of marine biological data. MarLIN will provide the most comprehensive and easily used source of information about marine habitats, communities and species around Britain and Ireland.

http://www.jncc.gov.uk
Joint Nature Conservancy Council. The JNCC is the governments 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.

http://www.abdn.ac.uk/ecosystem
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.

http://sustaincoasts.nos.noaa.gov/
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a governmental organisation whose strategic goal is to oversee coastal protection.

http://www.smf.su.se/bmb/
Baltic Marine Biologists, founded in 1968, is an international, non-governmental scientific organisation whose aim is to promote studies on biological diversity, structure, function and sustainable management of the ecosystems of the Baltic Sea area.

http://www.foe.co.uk/pubsinfo/briefings/html/19971215150205.html
Part of Friends of the Earth website, this page is a briefing paper documenting the effects of sea level rise on coastal habitats.

http://www-eco.sci.kun.nl/eco/aqbiol/
Riverine and Coastal Ecology, University of Nijmegen, Netherlands.

http://www.coastnet.org.uk
The UK's national network that supports those who care for and manage our diverse coastline. It was established in 1995 and has evolved to provide a practical network for the exchange of information, ideas and expertise in the sustainable management of the coastal and marine environment.

http://www.essexestuaries.org.uk
The Essex Estuaries Initiative is a partnership which is helping to keep the county's estuaries an unspoiled rural area of great wildlife importance. The initiatives strengths lie in supporting good decision making and developing sustainable solutions to many issues which arise on the coast.

http://www.thamesweb.com
ThamesWeb is the website of the Thames Estuary Partnership - an umbrella organisation working to stimulate through shared information, co-operation and action, an appropriate balance between the competing demands on the Thames Estuary.

http://www.eurocoast.org
EUROCOAST was established in 1989 as an association of scientists, engineers and decision makers within the European community. Among the objectives of the organisation are to create a European network for scientific and technical co-operation and exchange on subjects relating to the protection, development and management of the coastal zone and to thereby improve existing inventories and knowledge.