| Polymer_Chemistry_Hypertext An educational resource compiled by students at the University of Missouri-Rolla. |
| Polymer_FEM Forum for discussing constitutive models for polymers and their implementation in general purpose finite element programs. |
| Polymer_foam_case_studies Three case studies to do with polymer foam compression, packaging design and seating cushion design. |
| Polymeric_Research Polymer Processing, characterization and computer modelling. Various new technologies are described. Solids modelling and quick prototyping vis SLA is also available. |
| Polymers_and_People Article explores research, over 150 years, that has led to polymers use in medicine, like organ transplants. |
| Polymers_in_Automobile_Industry About polymers and their uses and possible uses in the automobile industry, written for a general audience. |
| Rubber_Division_-_American_Chemical_Society Provides for exchange of opinions, technical information and experience of those in the rubber and polymer-related industries. |
| Self_Healing_Polymer_Research Provides information about the self healing polymers research group at the University of Illinois. Contains publications in full text (PDFs) and a gallery including photos, animations and videos. |
| Surface_Modified_Silicone_Rubber A wet-chemical method generates a variety of functional groups in the surface of fromed silicone articles. This is the basis for bonding biologically active compounds, ionically and/or covalently. |
| Teflon Links to technical resources and its applications . |
| Trends_in_Plastics Facts, Trends, News about plastics. Semi-personal website developed by a senior member of two prestigious professional associations (the ACS and SPE), giving interesting perspectives on the business, |
| Alabama_Center_for_Estuarine_Studies Studies the global pervasiveness of human induced changes to the estuarine ecosystem. |
| Chesapeake_Bay_Land_Margin_Ecosystem_Research This project investigates the mechanisms affecting secondary production of estuarine ecosystems. |
| Chesapeake_Bay_National_Estuarine_Research_Reserve_in_Virginia Ecological site for long-term estuarine research and monitoring. |
| Chesapeake_Bay_Program The regional partnership that's been leading and directing the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay since 1983. |
| Clean_Estuary_Partnership Our mission is to use sound science, adaptive management, and public collaboration to develop and implement sustainable water quality improvements for San Francisco Bay. |
| Coast_Alliance This is a conservation organization that educates the public and protects coastal habitats. Press releases, newsletters, and reports available on polluted runoff, coastal development and contaminated |
| Coastal_America_Partnership_National_Web_Site Coastal America is a partnership among federal, state and local governments and private alliances to collaboratively address environmental problems along our nation's shoreline. |
| The_Coastal_Bend_Bays_and_Estuaries_Program_(CBBEP) Locally controlled project works to support sustainable use of the estuaries in the south central coastline of Texas near Corpus Christi. Includes group history, projects, publications, and main area |
| Coastal_Eelgrass_Habitats_of_Rhode_Island Interactive maps of Rhode Island eelgrass habitats, with downloadable GIS data, and policy and regulations pertaining to seagrass in RI. |
| Coastal_Marsh_Project The purpose of the Project was to analyze the surface condition of coastal marshes and detect areas that were at risk for rapid loss of land area. |
| Dynamics_Of_The_Salt_Marsh A introduction to salt marshes, their dynamics and biology, and the importance of their conservation. |
| Ecology_-_Habitats_-_Salt_Marsh_and_Estuary From Neartica-the complete gateway to the natural world of North America. |
| Ecology__of_The_Intertidal_And_Subtidal_Areas_of_Otter_Island Classification of different zones of the estuary and the various physical processes which occur. |
| The_Ecology_of_Salt_Marsh_Communities A short bibliography of references on salt marsh plant communities. |
| Elkhorn_Slough_Foundation Nonprofit organization working to preserve the slough in Monterey county in California. Includes natural history, research and education projects. |
| Estuary-Net_Project National Estuarine Research Reserve's Estuary-Net Project. A telecommunications project supporting the development of coastal non-point source pollution education programs. |
| Florida_Bay_References Listing of books dealing with estuarine ecology, with particular emphasis on the Florida Bay region. |
| Gulf_Estuarine_Research_Society An organization for people interested in estuarine and coastal issues centering on the Gulf of Mexico. |
| The_Hudson_River_Estuary_Program Information about this major estuarine system of New York state and activities to study and protect it. |
| ICEM_Research_Theme Description of the JEI's research theme on integrated coastal and estuarine management (ICEM); Thames Estuary Project. |
| Indian_River_Lagoon Learn about the numerous plants and animals that inhabit this important ecosystem, as well as the impact from humans. Newsletter covers current conditions of the lagoon. |
| Lost_Wetlands A study of the loss, and containment of, the coastal wetland habitat along Louisiana's coast. |
| Mangrove_Action_Project A nonprofit organization, dedicated to the protection of the world's mangrove forest ecosystems. |
| Morro_Bay_National_Estuary_Program Supports the most significant wetland system on California's south-central coast which provides habitat for a number of endangered and/or threatened species. |
| National_Estuarine_Research_Reserve U.S. network of protected areas for investigation of the health of the nation's estuaries and coastal habitats. Includes profiles of the reserves and information about research and monitoring. |
| National_Estuarine_Research_Reserve_System_Centralized_Data_Management_Office Source for monitoring data from the U.S. nationwide estuary-research network. |
| National_Estuary_Program Information about US government efforts to restore coastal water quality and habitats. |
| NetCoast_-_Guide_for_Integrated_Coastal_Zone_Management A platform for cooperation and transfer of information on the sustainable management of coastal resources. |
| NOAA_Coastal_Services_Center Their mission is to foster and sustain the environmental and economic well being of the nation's coast by linking people, information, and technology. |
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