Mote Marine Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit marine science research institution focused on ocean conservation, marine animal rescue, and sustainable use of marine resources, also operating the Mote Science Education Aquarium.
NOAA Fisheries manages the stewardship of the United States' ocean resources and habitats, ensuring sustainable fisheries, seafood safety, protected resource conservation, and healthy ecosystems through science-based management.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is a U.S. federal agency responsible for the stewardship of national marine resources, including fisheries management and conservation.
The National Marine Life Center is a non-profit organization that rehabilitates and releases stranded marine mammals and sea turtles, advancing science and education in marine wildlife health and conservation.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a scientific agency focused on the conditions of the oceans and the atmosphere, providing data and services related to maritime and atmospheric environments.
The National Physical Science Consortium (now Graduate Fellowships for STEM Development) is a nonprofit organization that provides merit-based graduate fellowships and professional research experiences to increase the number of qualified U.S. citizen Ph.D. graduates in physical sciences and engineering.
To meet its advanced educational requirements, the U.S. Navy has developed a unique academic institution at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) whose emphasis is on education and research programs that are relevant to the Navy, defense and national and international security interests. NPS provides a continuum of learning opportunities, including Graduate Degree Programs, Continuous Learning Opportunities, Refresher and Transition Education. These programs are under the auspices of the four graduate schools:
Graduate School of Business & Public Policy
School of International Graduate Studies
Graduate School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Graduate School of Operational & Informational Sciences
The Netherlands Institute of Applied Geoscience (NITG) is a research institute specializing in applied geosciences, providing expertise and data relevant to maritime and offshore industries.
Nortek AS develops advanced underwater instruments such as Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) and Doppler Velocity Logs (DVLs) used for oceanographic research, subsea navigation, and marine operations.
The Northeast Consortium is a partnership of research institutions promoting cooperative research and monitoring projects among commercial fishermen, scientists, and stakeholders in the Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank.
Northeast Maritime Institute is a private maritime college offering career-oriented education with classroom instruction and experiential learning at sea, including USCG-approved training and an Associate Degree in Nautical Science.
Northeastern University Marine Science Center is an academic and research institution focused on marine science and oceanographic studies located in Nahant, Massachusetts.
The Northwest Fisheries Science Center conducts research and analyses to support management decisions for protecting and sustaining marine ecosystems and living resources in the Pacific Northwest.
OPHIR Corporation specializes in atmospheric sciences, instrumentation, laser physics, computer science, electronics, optics and electrical engineering. The Corporation's primary business for the past 21 years has been in the government contracting arena.
OTS Heavy Oil Science Centre specializes in heavy oil research and development, likely supporting maritime and industrial applications related to heavy oil.
The Ocean Drilling Stratigraphic Network (ODSN) is an initiative by GEOMAR and the University of Bremen to provide data and tools related to the Deep Sea Drilling Project and Ocean Drilling Program, focusing on marine geosciences and stratigraphic data.
Oregon State University's College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences operates marine research facilities at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, OR, serving as home port for research vessels including the RV Elakha and the RV Taani (under construction).