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Welcome to the Lenfest Ocean Program Web site. We support scientific research on living marine resources that will help decision makers both understand the causes and consequences affecting the global marine environment, and design and implement policies that will sustainably manage ocean ecosystems.
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June, 2008 - Shark Declines in the Mediterranean Sea
Study suggests the Mediterranean Sea may be losing large predatory sharks.
May, 2008 - Whales & Fish Interactions: Are Great Whales a Threat to Fisheries?
An expert workshop was held 8-9 May 2008 in Dakar, Senegal. To view information about the research and the Dakar Workshop, click here.
April, 2008 - Global Status of Oceanic Pelagic Sharks and Rays
Over three quarters of large open ocean shark and ray species have a heightened risk of extinction.
April, 2008 - Effects of Losing Top Predators
Loss of top marine predators could have greater impacts than previously understood.
October, 2007 - Annual Catch Limit Recommendations for U.S. Fisheries: An Expert Working Group Report
An expert working group convened by the Lenfest Ocean Program in the summer of 2007 developed recommendations and a straightforward process for establishing annual catch limits for U.S. fisheries.
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