Welcome!
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.
NEW!
April, 2008 - Whales & Fish Interactions: Are Great Whales a Threat to Fisheries?
An expert workshop to be held 8-9 May 2008 in Dakar, Senegal. View information about the workshop.
February, 2008 - Assessment of Aquaculture Impacts on Wild Salmon
A new study finds a widespread negative impact of aquaculture farms on wild salmon survival.
December, 2007 - Aquaculture Impacts on Wild Salmon
A new study shows that parasites from fish farms may drive some wild salmon populations towards local extinction.
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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