Associations

American Geophysical Union (AGU) Promotes the study of the atmospheric and ocean sciences, solid-Earth sciences, hydrologic sciences, and space sciences.

Canadian Centre for Marine Communications (CCMC) Helps support the growth of the Canadian marine IT industry.

Canadian Hydrographic Association Advances the development of hydrography and marine cartography in Canada.

Geomatics Industry Association of Canada (GIAC) Serves the geomatics industry in Canada.

Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc. (OGC) Leads the development of standards for geospatial and location based services.

Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) Promotes the use and collaborative development of open source geospatial software.

The Hydrographic Society of America (THSOA) Promotes education in hydrography.

The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) “Ensures the provision of adequate and timely hydrographic information for world-wide marine navigation and other purposes.”