The International Tsunami Society promotes the awareness and mitigation of tsunami hazards by sponsorship of workshops, meetings and symposia, and by the dissemination of knowledge about tsunamis to scientists, officials, the media and the public through the publication of the journal known as "Science of Tsunami Hazards", a home page, and other venues. The Society provides a focus for discussion and interactions among its members, government agencies and the public. The primary objective is to mitigate the adverse impact of tsunamis on humanity.