Coastal Resources Center, University of Rhode Island

The Coastal Resources Center at the University of Rhode Island is dedicated to advancing coastal management worldwide. In addition to assisting in the development and implementation of coastal management programs in Rhode Island and the United States, the Center is active in countries throughout the world promoting the sustainable use of coastal resources for the benefit of all. Implementing coastal management projects in the field, building capacity through education and training, and sharing lessons learned and information throughout the coastal community are the foundation of the Coastal Resources Center's work.

The David and Lucille Packard Foundation

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation was created in 1964 by David Packard (1912-1996), co-founder of the Hewlett-Packard Company, and Lucile Salter Packard (1914-1987). They believed that the use of private funds for public purposes and the encouragement of volunteer leadership are needed to strengthen the efforts of national institutions working for the public, thus complementing government initiatives to meet the needs of society. By allocating private funds to support public initiatives, projects fostered by universities, community groups, hospitals, environmental and conservation organizations serve as a channel for millions of individuals to participate and contribute to satisfy the needs of society as volunteers or donors. The David and Lucile Packard Foundation will continue to support these organizations with the hope and expectation that we can strengthen them and, thereby, conserve and enhance resources and improve the quality of life in our community, the nation, and the world.

Centro Estatal de Sanidad Acuícola de Sinaloa. A.C. México (CESASIN)

CESASIN, under the direction of SAGARPA and in coordination with the government of the state of Sinaloa, is in charge of the promotion and implementation of sanitary campaigns to control shrimp and fresh water fish diseases. Its goals are the detection, prevention and control of diseases of economic importance for the shrimp and fresh water fish aquaculture industry. It is also in charge of promoting education campaigns on disease prevention methods and good management practices (GMP), and the use of approved disease diagnostic procedures for the identification of infectious agents following SENASICA and CONAPESCA ordinances and regulations.

Instituto Sinaloense de Acuacultura,(ISA)

ISA's efforts focuses in the promotion of sustainable and organizad development of Aquaculture in the sate of Sinaloa, Mexico. ISA objectives aim at making Aquaculture a leading economic activity in the state of Sinaloa by providing support to the initiatives currently underway and by creating new aquaculture development alternatives for the producers of the state.

Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa (UAS)

The Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa is an institution of higher education that provides educational and professional training services to the people of the state of Sinaloa. UAS efforts pursue the advancement of culture, the sciences and humanities through the promotion of education, research and extension activities. UAS is today a firmly established institution offering a wide variety of education and training opportunities to the new generations of the state of Sinaloa.

Centro Regional de Educación y Capacitación para el Desarrollo Sustentable(CREDES)

The Centro Regional de Educación y Capacitación para el Desarrollo Sustentable (CREDES) is under the direction of the Centro de Educación y Capacitación para el Desarrollo Sustentable (CECADESU) of the Secretaria de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (SEMARNAT). The education, training and communication activities led CREDES concentrate on the preservation of ecological equilibrium, environmental protection, and wise use of natural resources in the state of Michoacan. CREDES efforts focuses in the dissemination and promotion of a culture oriented to towards the protection of the environment and the regional biodiversity. It also seeks to strengthen the institutional ties and collaboration among governmental and non governmental organizations of the region.

United Status Agency for Internacional Development (USAID)

The United States has a long history of extending a helping hand to those people overseas struggling to make a better life, recover from a disaster or striving to live in a free and democratic country. It is this caring that stands as a hallmark of the United States around the world and shows the world our true character as a nation. USAID is an independent federal government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. USAID supports long-term and equitable economic growth and advances U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting: economic growth, agriculture and trade; global health; and, democracy, conflict prevention and humanitarian assistance.