Organizations

Asociación Paleontológica Argentina
Professional organization for paleontologists, based in Argentina; publishes Ameghiniana. Spanish and English.
http://www.apaleontologica.org.ar/

Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences
A professional association of commercial fossil dealers, collectors, and fossil enthusiasts.
http://www.aaps.net/

Association of Australasian Palaeontologists
Professional organization for paleontologists based in Australia. Provides subscription details for the journal, Alcheringa.
http://www.es.mq.edu.au/MUCEP/aap/index.htm

Birmingham Paleontological Society
Promotes cooperation between amateurs and professional paleontologists in Alabama for their mutual benefit. Monthly field trips and educational programs open to the public.
http://bps-al.org

International Palaeontological Association
Aims to promote and coordinate international cooperation in paleontology, including paleobotany and paleozoology of all geological periods. Publishes the journal, Lethaia.
http://ipa.geo.ku.edu/

NSS Paleontology Section
National Speleological Society organization for cavers interested in paleontology.
http://www.caves.org/section/paleo/

The Palaeontological Association (UK)
Aims to promote the study of palaeontology through publication of original research and field guides, sponsorship of meetings and field excursions, provision of web resources and a program of annual awards.
http://www.palass.org/

Society for Sedimentary Geology
International organization dedicated to the spread of scientific information on sedimentology, stratigraphy, paleontology, environmental sciences, marine geology and hydrogeology.
http://www.sepm.org/

Southern California Paleontological Society
Amateur group in the LA area. Organizes meetings and field trips and publishes a bi-monthly bulletin.
http://www.socalpaleo.com/

Western Interior Paleontological Society (WIPS)
Society has monthly meetings, organized activities, and field trips.
http://www.wipsppc.com/#WIPS Home Page