Marine conservation for the 21st century

The marine environment

The physical environment of the ocean

Principles of ecology

Functions in ecosystems

Types of marine habitats

Fresh water ecosystems

Environmental stress

The U.S. Government in conservation

International conservation initiatives

Conservation in the dive industry

Conservation for scuba divers and snorkelers

Conservation for recreational boaters and fishers

Conservation activities beyond the water

Ecotourism and conservation abroad

Citizen action

Specific environmental issues

Legislative action

Making conservation a way of life

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