@LenfestOcean

Funding policy-relevant marine research concerning the world’s oceans and communicating the results. Retweets, follows, and likes ≠ endorsement.

 Washington, DC
lenfestocean.org
Joined December 2011
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As the Lenfest Ocean Program winds down by the end of June, Blue Convergence Fund - a new organization dedicated to funding collaborative research and engagement - emerges. Sign up: blueconvergence.org/newslett… #scicomm #science #researchimpact #marinelife

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Blue_Convergence_Fund@BlueConvergence3 Mar 2025
Introducing Blue Convergence Fund! We are pleased to announce the launch of a new philanthropic venture – Supporting Research, Fostering Collaboration, Empowering Communities Read more and sign up for our newsletter at blueconvergence.org/#oceansc…
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Today, after 20 years of funding science to inform ocean policy, the Lenfest Ocean Program is closing. To the researchers, partners & communities who shaped this work: Thank You! Our research archive remains online at lenfestocean.org. The impact continues.
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As we share our final newsletter, we want to thank all who have engaged with the Lenfest Ocean Program over the years. This issue looks back at the lessons, partnerships, and progress made—and the work still ahead. mailchi.mp/4a8e25d22110/lenf…
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WCSKenya@wcs_kenya27 May 2025
@wcs_kenya recently hosted a Science to Policy workshop with key government & non-government stakeholders to discuss integrating tengefus (voluntary community small-scale fisheries closures) into Kenya’s marine resource management.
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WCSKenya@wcs_kenya27 May 2025
In partnership with @Macquarie_Uni, the team presented findings and pathways to support sustainable fisheries and community-led conservation along the coast. #Tengefu #MarineConservation #Fisheries #MSP #WCSKenya @Norad @LenfestOcean
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WCSKenya@wcs_kenya29 May 2025
In addition to marine areas prioritized considering benefits and costs related to establishing a community closure, local communities highlighted 170 marine areas of ecological and social importance to inform the establishment of community closures. #SustainableFisheries #MSP
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ICATMAR@ICATMAR112 May 2025
🔵 Last week, @FerranB_S took part in the #FishSCORE2030 workshop at @GMRI, where the need for co-management, local solutions, real-time data, and stronger science-policy links was highlighted to build climate-resilient marine fisheries. #ClimateResilience #SustainableFisheries
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Upcoming Webinar: Elevating Tlingit & Haida Knowledge in Alaska Fisheries Governance Monday, May 19 | 2pm ET / 10am AKT Learn how this project supports Indigenous Knowledge, Tribal sovereignty & co-management in Southeast Alaska fisheries. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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May 14: Join us for the Lenfest Ocean Program Celebration as we reflect on 20+ years of impact in ocean science & policy! In-person & streaming 🎟️ RSVP: bit.ly/CelebrateLOP #LenfestOcean #MarineScience #ScienceForImpact
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Are you involved in a marine fishery? Share how your fishery is experiencing & responding to climate change. Take the #FishSCORE2030 survey (30–40 min): surveymonkey.com/r/FishSCORE… Open through May 9! Your insights will inform the UN Ocean Decade & global climate resilience.
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FishSCORE 2030@FishSCORE22 Apr 2025
Your input = real impact The @FishSCORE Questionnaire will inform research, guide action & support a global synthesis for the @UNOceanDecade 🐠🌐 Your voice matters in this collaborative effort ⤵️ surveymonkey.com/r/FishSCORE… @GMRI @EnvDefenseFund @EDFOceans @LenfestOcean
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Don't miss our webinar "Informing an ecosystem-based approach for fisheries management in the Caribbean" tomorrow at 12pm ET! Register Here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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The 2025 Pew Marine Fellows are here! Six scientists are leading research to conserve species, restore reefs, and engage communities across the globe. #PewMarineFellow #OceanConservation #MarineScience
Pew Environment@pewenvironment26 Mar 2025
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🎉 The wait is over! Meet the 2025 Pew marine fellows—visionary scientists and conservationists working to protect our ocean’s future. Learn more about their groundbreaking work: pewtrsts.org/4c1h16q
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Pew Environment@pewenvironment26 Mar 2025
🎉 The wait is over! Meet the 2025 Pew marine fellows—visionary scientists and conservationists working to protect our ocean’s future. Learn more about their groundbreaking work: pewtrsts.org/4c1h16q
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Join us March 27 at 12PM ET for a webinar on final results from research informing a Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) in the U.S. Caribbean 🌊🐟 Learn how science & local knowledge are shaping sustainable fisheries. 🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… #EBFM #CaribbeanFisheries
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Blue_Convergence_Fund@BlueConvergence18 Mar 2025
We look forward to celebrating the legacy of @LenfestOcean on May 14 – join us!
Lenfest Ocean Program@LenfestOcean6 Mar 2025
As we wind down, our impact endures. Join us on May 14 at @PewEnvironment or via livestream to celebrate 20 years of advancing ocean conservation. Our newsletter: mailchi.mp/125fbb66160d/lenf…
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How can small-scale fisheries in Indonesia adopt ecosystem-based management? Join our webinar to learn how topology, resiliency & distortive pressure help assess ecosystem health & guide sustainable fisheries. 📅 March 19 | 6 AM ET 🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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We are thrilled the work of collaborative and engage research to improve people's lives will go on. Check out @BlueConvergence first newsletter and sign up! #scicommers #scicomm
Blue_Convergence_Fund@BlueConvergence11 Mar 2025
📢 It’s here! Check out the Blue Convergence Fund newsletter at the link below. You can learn more about BCF, our climate resilient fisheries portfolio, and meet the team! 🔗Read it here: mailchi.mp/blueconvergence/i… 📬 Sign-up here: blueconvergence.org/newslett…
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Blue_Convergence_Fund@BlueConvergence12 Mar 2025
Hot off the presses! The BCF newsletter came out yesterday, have you subscribed? Read more at: mailchi.mp/blueconvergence/i… and sign-up at blueconvergence.org/newslett…
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Balancing conservation goals isn’t easy—restoring sea otters benefits kelp forests, but increases predation on northern abalone. A new model aims to find a sustainable path forward. Learn how Haida leaders are shaping the future. 🐚🔬 buff.ly/4ij1yAC
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As we wind down, our impact endures. Join us on May 14 at @PewEnvironment or via livestream to celebrate 20 years of advancing ocean conservation. Our newsletter: mailchi.mp/125fbb66160d/lenf…
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