The Amateur Entomologists' Society (AES), founded in 1935, is one of the UK's leading organisations for people interested in insects. The society produces four publications (Bulletin of the Amateur Entomologists' Society, Entomologist's Record and Journal of Variation, Bug Club Magazine, and Invertebrate Conservation News) and supplies some online resources (articles and the online publication Beetle News). The Bug Club is for youngsters (5-15 approximately) interested in insects and other minibeasts. The web site gives also some general information about insects for beginners. ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
The American Association for the Advancement of Science, "Triple A-S" (AAAS), is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association. In addition to organizing membership activities, AAAS publishes the journal Science, as well as many scientific newsletters, books and reports, and spearheads programs that raise the bar of understanding for science worldwide. ... [Information of the supplier]
The American Bryological and Lichenological Society, Inc. is an organization devoted to the scientific study of all aspects of the biology of bryophytes and lichen-forming fungi and is one of the nation's oldest botanical organizations. Membership is open to all persons (professional and amateurs) with interest in these organisms. Approximately 500 individuals currently hold membership in the Society. ... [Information of the supplier]
The American Cetacean Society protects whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their habitats through public education, research grants, and conservation actions. Founded in 1967, the American Cetacean Society (ACS) is the oldest whale conservation group in the world. ACS is a non-profit organization with members living throughout the United States and in more than 20 countries. We take our responsibility as participants in the web of life seriously, and volunteer our time and resources to not just protect whales, dolphins and porpoises, but to promote the health of the oceans and ultimately our planet as well. ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
The American Fern Society is over 100 years old. With over 900 members worldwide, it is one of the largest international fern clubs in the world. It was established in 1893 with the objective of fostering interest in ferns and fern allies. To this end it encourages correspondence and the exchange of information and specimens between members via its newsletter the Fiddlehead Forum. This web page is designed to expand on this exchange of information with amateurs and professionals around the world. We hope that in this way many more people will be able to explore these interesting plants and their allies. ... [Information of the supplier]
The Society's objectives are to promote the conservation, development, and wise use of the fisheries; to promote and evaluate the development and advancement of all branches of fisheries science and practice; to gather and disseminate to Society members and the general public scientific, technical, and other information about fisheries science and practice through publications, meetings, and other forms of communication; and to encourage the teaching of fisheries science and practice in colleges and universities and the continuing education and development of fisheries professionals. ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
The American Malacological Society is a dynamic international society of individuals and organizations with an active interest in the study and conservation of mollusks. Professional malacologists, students, and people devoted to observing, photographing, and learning about mollusks belong to AMS (formerly the American Malacological Union). The history of the organization dates back to its founding in 1931. Continuing interests of the AMS are: (a) Encouragement of students in malacology is a priority. Monetary awards for outstanding student papers and posters are presented at each annual meeting. (b) AMS recognizes the important role played by serious molluscan enthusiasts who often work with professional malacologists. They are encouraged to be active members. (c) Annual meeting activities include the book auction and reprint sales which support the AMS symposium fund. (d) The conservation of mollusks is a major concern to the AMS. The AMS policy concerning molluscan conservation prohibits the sale of shell or shell products at our meetings. Moreover, the Conservation Committee monitors environmental and legal aspects of problems relating to molluscan populations. ( e) Various organizations assemble each year at the AMS annual meeting to discuss topics pertinent to malacology. (f) The American Malacological Bulletin, published twice each year, contains peer-reviewed contributed articles and symposium papers. Special Editions of the Bulletin, containing topics of exceptional interest, are published as supplements. ... [Information of the supplier]
AMCA is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to providing leadership, information and education leading to the enhancement of public health and quality of life through the suppression of mosquitoes. [Information of the supplier]
The American Society of Naturalists is the oldest scientific society dedicated to the study of ecology, evolution and behavior. The goal of the society is to advance and to diffuse knowledge of organic evolution and other broad biological principles so as to enhance the conceptual unification of the biological sciences. The American Naturalist is the official publication of the American Society of Naturalists. The American Naturalist was first published in 1867, and the associated American Society of Naturalists was founded in 1883. ... [Information of the supplier]
The American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) is a professional society devoted to the advancement of the plant sciences. It publishes two world-class journals and organizes conferences, and other activities that are key to the advancement of the science. Membership in the American Society of Plant Biologists is open to anyone from any nation who is concerned with the physiology, molecular biology, environmental biology, cell biology, and biophysics of plants, and other related matters. A plant scientist specializes in the scientific study of plants. Within plant biology there are many areas of interest including cellular and molecular biology, genetics, development, evolution, physiology and biochemistry. Plant scientists are working world-wide in nearly all industries including academia, corporations, pharmacology, research, non-profits and government. ... [Information of the supplier]
