Mr. Warwick spoke about the WCS’s Sharks and Rays program, and about importance of research, strategic funding, regulation and enforcement of policy in Shark conservation. Mr. Fernando briefed the gathering on the work at Blue Resources Trust, which aims at using research to facilitate sustainable use of marine resources. Both the visitors discussed policy gaps in Sharks and Rays conservation in depth. This was followed up with a discussion on the work plan for Sharks and Rays in India.