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A professional body or professional organization is an organization, usually non-profit, that exists to further a particular profession, to protect both the public interest and the interests of professionals. The balance between these two may be a matter of opinion. On the one hand, professional bodies may act to protect the public by maintaining and enforcing standards of training and ethics in their profession. On the other hand, they may also act like a cartel or a labor union (trade union) for the members of the profession, though this description is commonly rejected by the body concerned.

Many professional bodies perform professional certification to indicate a person possesses qualifications in the subject area, and sometimes membership in a professional body is synonymous with certification, but not always. Sometimes membership in a professional body is required for one to be legally able to practice the profession; see licensure.

Many professional bodies also act as learned societies for the academic disciplines underlying their professions.

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Imagine the conversations and innovations that would occur if professional associations annually held their equivalent of a TED Conference.
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American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists - The programs here are part of a global effort to interpret, understand, and conserve the Earth's natural diversity and to contribute to the wise use of natural resources for the long-term benefit of humankind.

American Society of International Law's Wildlife Interest Group - Focuses on the effectiveness of international wildlife treaty regimes and other international efforts to conserve endangered wildlife species.

American Society of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) - The purposes of ASLO are to promote the interests of limnology, oceanography and related sciences, to foster the exchange of information across the range of aquatic science, and to further investigations dealing with these subjects.

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Australian Seafood Industry Council - Commercial fishing representatives that play a vital role in the environmental management and resource sustainability of Australia's fisheries.

Australian Society for Limnology - A scientific society whose focus is the study and management of inland waters.

Biotica Ecological Society - Moldovan environmental association. Areas of activity include conservation of biodiversity; development of national environmental legislation and public participation in decision-making process; and creation of a legal basis for NGOs activity in Moldova.

Canadian Coastal Science and Engineering Association (CCSEA) - The Association provides a forum to address issues relevant to Canada's coastal zones (Atlantic, Pacific, Great Lakes and Arctic) - bringing together scientists, engineers and managers from a broad range of disciplines, all with a common interest in the coastal zone.

Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists - Members are professionally-trained biologists and biology students whose primary focus is to further the conservation and prudent management of Canada's natural resources based on sound ecological principles.

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Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics - Nonprofit organization working to forge a socially responsible value system for the U.S. Forest Service. About the organization, issues information and action alerts, and advice for federal employees seeking to effect change.

Geneva Environment Network - Brings together UN organizations, government agencies, NGOs and industry resident in Geneva, Switzerland.

IChemE EPSG Knowledge Management Database - Environmental Protection Subject Group of the IChemE, Institution of Chemical Engineers. This group's aims are to further the science of chemical engineering and its positive effects on the environment.

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Institute of Professional Environmental Practice - IPEP's objectives are to improve the practice and educational standards of environmental professionals and to administer the QEP and EPI application, examination, and certification process.
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International Erosion Control Association - For professionals in the erosion and sediment control industry.
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International Humic Substances Society - The Society is recognized as a world leader in fostering scientific education and research, and promoting public understanding of humic substances.

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National Registry of Environmental Professionals - The mission of NREP is to provide legal and professional recognition of individuals possessing education, training and experience as environmental managers, engineers, technologists, scientists and technicians -- and to consolidate that recognition in one centralized source -- so that the public, government, employers and insurers can justify the importance and acceptance of such individuals to carry out operation and management of environmental activities.

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