CORDIO works with and through many partners in the Indian Ocean and globally. Following is a list of CORDIO partners from 1999-2009:

Academia Sinica, Taiwan is a provider of technical supervision in our coral reef research projects and supports research activities in a wide variety of disciplines, ranging from mathematical and physical sciences, to life sciences, and to humanities and social sciences. www.sinica.edu.tw

ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, Australia undertakes world-best integrated research for sustainable use and management of coral reefs. www.coralcoe.org.au

Associacao para Investigacao Costeira e Marinha (AICM), Mozambique

BAPPEDA Sabang, Indonesia

Blues Ventures, Madagascar Blue Ventures believes that with the right knowledge, developing coastal communities can live in harmony with their marine environments. Our expeditions and research give coastal communities the knowledge and skills to live sustainably. To achieve this we have a team of dedicated researchers and volunteers who study all aspects of the marine ecosystem. The results from our work help us to propose new ideas to benefit coastal communities everywhere. www.blueventures.org the right knowledge, developing

Cambridge Coastal Research Unit, Dept. of Geography, University of Cambridge, UK The CCRU carries out fundamental research on coastal, estuarine and nearshore processes, landforms and ecosystems; environmental monitoring in the coastal zone; and research consultancies for both governmental and non-governmental agencies. In addition, it offers scientifically-informed advice on the sustainable management of coasts and coastal ecosystems. www.ccru.geog.cam.ac.uk

Center for Marine and Fishery Studies, Syiah Kuala University, Indonesia

?Centre For Action Research on Environmental Science, India (or Center for Action Research on Environment, Science and Society – CARESS?)

Community Centred Conservation (C3), Union of the Comoros C3 is a dynamic conservation organization, implementing donor-funded research, training and awareness-raising programmes. The C3 team is also available for work on a consultancy basis. Please contact us directly for information. www.c-3.org.uk/comoros

Coral Cay Conservation, UK Belief: Coral reefs are fundamental to the future of our planet. To neglect or destroy reefs means greater poverty for future generations; Vision: To lead the recognition of the importance and management of coral reefs for everyone’s future prosperity; Mission: Using best science we will support the preservation of coral reefs and through learning and education support the dependent communities, in the most cost-effective means possible. www.coralcay.org

Crisis Response Development Foundation (CRDF) CRDF responds to crisis situations by empowering the local communities to take charge of their own development through coordinating and integrating their efforts and providing them with the relevant tools and infrastructure to deal with adverse situations. www.crdfafrica.org

Department of Biological Sciences, University of Warwick, UK The Department of Biological Sciences is an acknowledged leader in biomedical education and research. We offer degrees of the highest quality at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, together with an exciting research environment that is among the very best in the UK. The Department specializes in fundamental and applied research in molecular, biochemical, and cellular biology, with opportunities to carry out multidisciplinary research with a range of other centres of excellence at Warwick. www.bio.warwick.ac.uk



Dept. of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Moi University, Kenya Moi University was established in 1984 by an Act of Parliament as the second Public University in Kenya. Since its inception, it has advanced to be Kenya's leading university in teaching, research and development... Our Vision is to be the University of choice in nurturing innovation and talent in science, technology, and development. www.mu.ac.ke/academic/schools/nrm/deptfisheries

Department of Oceanography and Marine Geology, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka is committed to quality education, research excellence and strategic partnership with industry and community development. www.ruh.ac.lk/Uni/fmst/omg/index

Department of Zoology, Stockholm University, Sweden Our research spans a very large spectrum, from nervous systems to ecosystems. We also work with many different organisms, on land as well as in the sea. www.zoologi.su.se/en

Environmental Science Programme, Phuket Rajabhat University, Thailand Phuket Rajabhat University exists to provide quality education covering a range of disciplines in response to the needs of individuals and communities within the province. It should reinforce community spirit and development with emphasis on quality of life, development of tourism, preservation of the environment and promotion of arts and culture. www.pkru.ac.th/index.php

Fundacao Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal

GEF Targeted Research Group Coral Bleaching The goal of the Coral Reel Targeted Research Program (CRTR) is to address key gaps in the world’s knowledge and understanding of coral reefs, and put new knowledge and technology into the hands of decision-makers and reef managers where it can make a difference. The livelihoods of 100 million people living along the coastlines of tropical developing countries, together with those businesses earning billions of dollars from reef-related tourism, rest upon policy-makers and reef managers in these regions taking action to stop over-fishing, pollution and unsustainable coastal development. www.gefcoral.org

Google Ocean is a new and exciting update to Google Earth, introduced in February 2009, allows anyone to view the seafloor and wildlife under the waves in pictures, video and maps. www.earth.google.com/ocean

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Australia The Authority’s goal is to provide for the long-term protection, ecologically sustainable use, understanding and enjoyment of the Great Barrier Reef through the care and development of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. www.gbrmpa.gov.au

Iconi Grande Comore, Union of the Comoros

IMM Ltd., UK is a leading research, development and consultancy group providing innovative solutions to global development problems. We specialize in building partnerships between government, civil society and communities to provide equitable and sustainable strategies for growth and development. www.imm.uk.com

Institute of Marine Sciences of the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Vision Statement-The vision of the Institute is to become an international Centre of Excellence in Research and Development, Training and provision of scientific services in Marine Sciences and Technology for better exploration, exploitation and management of coastal and marine living and non-living resources. www.ims.udsm.ac.tz

IUCN Climate Change and Coral Reefs Marine Working Group (CCCR) collaborates with CORDIO on various coral reef projects. Objectives of the CCCR-The objective of the CCCR is to use coral reefs as a model ecosystem to: identify priority information gaps and issues to be addressed through parallel workshop and research track, provide a mechanism to focus scientific contributions from different leading research groups, and to synthesize the relevance of resilience to coral reefs and climate change. www.cms.iucn.org/cccr/index.cfm

IUCN Ecosystems and Livelihoods Group, Sri Lanka The Ecosystems and Livelihoods Groups work to maximize the positive influences of people’s livelihoods on ecosystems and of ecosystems on people’s livelihoods. www.iucn.org/about/union/secretariat/offices/asia/regional_activities/elg/index.cfm

IUCN Global Marine Program/Parque Tecnologico de Andalucia, Spain IUCN Global Marine Programme Vision for the Oceans: The seas and oceans, from the coastal areas to the high seas, are used in a sustainable and equitable way in order to protect biodiversity and to improve livelihoods. IUCN Global Marine Programme GOAL: To achieve significant improvement in the conservation of marine biodiversity and sustainable use of natural resources in marine and coastal ecosystems, throughout the world. http://www.iucn.org/about/work/programmes/marine/

Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), Kenya is a partner on various collaborative monitoring & research projects in our SOCMON, fisheries, and coral projects. Mission Statement-To contribute to the management and sustainable exploitation of aquatic resources and thus alleviate poverty, enhance employment creation and food security through multidisciplinary and collaborative research in both marine and fresh-water aquatic systems. www.kmfri.co.ke

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), Kenya is a vital partner in our coral reef projects providing logistics and manpower to the reef monitoring and management on the Kenyan coast. Mission Statement-To sustainably conserve and manage Kenya’s wildlife and it’s habitat in collaboration with stakeholders for posterity. www.kws.go.ke

Kwetu, Kenya Kwetu, a word meaning “our home” in Kiswahili, is a non-governmental organization and training centre that teaches rural communities and youth groups in areas of entrepreneurship and outreach empowerment. They offer various courses in the processing and marketing of renewable, eco-friendly products such as herbal remedies from the neem tree, organic farming and bee keeping, food processing and mariculture based on mangrove conservation. www.kwetu.org

Maluane/Cabo Delgado Biodiversity and Tourism Project, Mozambique The Maluane Project is involved in tourism and conservation in the northern province of Mozambique. The Project’s concession area comprises three private islands and a beach/inland safari area of 33,000 hectares. The Project includes a strong conservation and community component that is managed in cooperation with international scientific and donor organizations.

Marine Research Centre (MRC), Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Marine Resources, Republic of Maldives

Mauritius Oceanography Institute (MOI), Mauritius is an important partner to our coral reef research. Vision Statement-The intelligent management of our ocean resources, underpinned by effective marine science and technology, to assist the industrial and strategic exploitation of our maritime zones and contribute to economic development. www.moi.gov.mu

National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency, Sri Lanka The National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) is the principal National Institute charged with the responsibility of carrying out and coordinating research, development and management activities on the subject of Aquatic Resources in Sri Lanka. It is managed by a Board of Governors consisting partly of members appointed by the Hon. Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources and also of certain Ex-officio members. www.nara.ac.lk

Nature Conservation Foundation, India- our goal is to contribute to the knowledge and conservation of India’s unique wildlife heritage with innovative research and imaginative solutions. Our highly-qualified and motivated conservation scientists work in a range of wildlife habitats, from coral reefs and tropical rainforests to the high mountains of the Himalaya. Here, we strive to understand the survival needs of highly endangered species such as snow leopards and elephants as well as equally fascinating but lesser-known wildlife such as corals and spiders. Our research also addresses human resource-use and its impacts on wild species and ecosystems. Using this knowledge of wildlife ecology and human society, we design conservation strategies that are locally-appropriate. These are implemented in collaboration with local communities who depend the most on natural resources, and the governments that manage them. While promoting wildlife conservation, our programmes also strive to safeguard livelihood and development options for local communities. www.ncf-india.org

The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy's mission is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. www.nature.org

Oceanic Research Institute, South Africa

Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC), Thailand The objectives of the Center are to carry out research in the field of marine science, including fishery biology, of the coastal waters of Thailand to such an extent that the knowledge will be useful for the development and conservation of living resources in these waters to the benefit of future generations and to promote training and education of students and scientists both Thai and foreigners in the field of marine biology. www.pmbc.go.th/webpmbc/English/English.php

Pugar Foundation, Indonesia

Reef Watch Marine Conservation, India Mission Statement: To conserve marine ecosystems in India in all their diversity through science based advocacy, research, and public education, bringing together traditional wisdom with mainstream scientific knowledge by informing, inspiring and empowering people towards conservation of the Indian Ocean. www.reefwatchindia.org

School of Environmental Science and Management, Southern Cross University, Australia The School of Environmental Science and Management at Southern Cross University has a 30 year history of excellence in teaching and research as a leader in its field in Australia, offering diverse undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Marine Science and Management, Coastal Management, Fisheries and Aquaculture Management, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Forestry, and supports SCU programs in Environmental Tourism Management, Secondary Education and Environmental Law. ESM hosts a number of specialist centres including five prestigious national Cooperative Research Centres, which are funded by a consortium of the Australian Government, industries and universities. www.scu.edu.au/schools/esm/index.php/2

School of Earth, Ocean and Environmental Sciences (SEOES), University of Plymouth, UK was formed in August 2003 by combining the School of Environmental Sciences with Geological Sciences and Marine Science from the Institute of Marine Studies. The School integrates, at undergraduate level, the subject areas of Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Geosciences, Marine Sciences, Marine Sports Science and Marine Studies. With 85 academic & technical staff, about 50 research staff and 1100 under-graduate students, the School is one of the largest academic institutions in environmental and marine sciences in Europe. www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=6195

Seychelles Fishing Authority, Seychelles Vision: To develop the fishing industry to its fullest potential and to safeguard the resource base for sustainable development. www.sfa.sc

Shoals Rodrigues, Mauritius is a marine research, training and education organization whose central ethos is that sustainability and conservation can only come about through a sharing of knowledge. www.shoalsrodrigues.net

Social Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Sodertorn University College, Sweden provides technical supervision for research in our genetic connectivity of coral reefs study.

Suganthi Devadson Marine Research Institute, India

UniquEco Designs– the (Flipflop) Recycling Co., Kenya is an example of two women in Africa who got together to offer an African solution to two global problems: pollution and unemployment. UniquEco’s mission is to improve lives by using recycled products from waste and to provide sustainable work for disadvantaged communities. www.uniqueco-designs.com

Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, Mozambique is the oldest and largest university in Mozambique. The UEM is located in Maputo, has about 8,000 students and is home to The Natural History Museum of Maputo. www.uem.mz

Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium

Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA), Tanzania is a regional professional, non-governmental, non-profit, membership organization dedicated to promoting the educational, scientific and technological development of all aspects of marine sciences throughout the region of Western Indian Ocean, with a view toward sustaining the use and conservation of its marine resources. WIOMSA promotes marine science research through the award of research grants under the MASMA and MARG programs. www.wiomsa.org

Wildlife Conservation Society The Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild lands. We do so through careful science, international conservation, education, and the management of the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks, led by the flagship Bronx Zoo. Together, these activities change individual attitudes toward nature and help people imagine wildlife and humans living in sustainable interaction on both a local and a global scale. WCS is committed to this work because we believe it essential to the integrity of life on Earth. www.wcs.org

World Maritime University (WMU), International Maritime Organization (IMO), Sweden The World Maritime University (WMU) was established in Malmö, Sweden, in 1983, under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). WMU serves the international maritime community as IMO's apex institution for postgraduate education and research; over the last two decades, WMU has become a globally recognised centre of excellence in the maritime world. WMU offers an extensive postgraduate program, and also an extensive range of consultancy services to industry and government. www.wmu.se (or) www.imo.org

Zoological Society of London (ZSL), Conservation Programmes, UK ZSL is an objective scientific authority on conservation and zoology and provides impartial advice on biodiversity-related issues to a broad range of stakeholders. ZSL’s mission is to promote and achieve the conservation of animals and their habitats, through a broad range of activities. www.zsl.org

Coastal and Marine Resources Development (COMRED-Africa) is a registered not-for-profit organisation based in Mombasa and Kilifi, Kenya. COMRED is mandated to carry out an array of activities including research, training, community capacity building, environmental awareness and advocacy and environmental conservation. COMRED works with the grassroots coastal communities of Kenya empowering them to seek local solutions to local problems.