At the Water Chemistry Lab in Morris Kahn Marine Research Station, we are actively monitoring nutrient dynamics as part of our ongoing research efforts. This work is conducted within the framework of EMS FORE (Eastern Mediterranean Sea as a Model for Future Ocean Research) project , aiming to enhance our understanding of biogeochemical processes in a rapidly changing marine environment.
Warm congratulations to Dr. Oren Gal from the Hatter Department of Marine Technologies on receiving a grant from the Israel Innovation Authority for his project, "Swarm Decision-Making Using Neuromorphic Computing."
The conference will bring together experts, students, and decision-makers to showcase the impact of technology on marine biology research. Innovative tools like remote sensing and marine robotics will be presented, enabling monitoring of marine ecosystems and improving the management of marine resources for the future.
The grant supports the development of the innovative project "Swarm of Energy Harvesting Floaters for the Detection of Vessel Threats (SHIELD)."
After a three-year break, we embarked on an exhilarating expedition, deploying the deep-sea robot "Yona" (a remotely operated vehicle, ROV) in Israel's exclusive economic waters—60 km off the Tel Aviv coast—within the Palmahim Disturbance, a designated marine protected area.
Prof. Tali Mass from the Department of Marine Biology, together with Dar Golomb, graruate student, is leading an exciting research project in international collaboration with Dr. Fiorella Prada, Dr. Grace Saba, Chip Haldeman, and Kayla Cayemitte from Rutgers University–New Brunswick (USA).
Prof. Smadar Ben-Tabou de-Leon and her team from the Laboratory for Regulation and Evolution of Development (RED Lab) at the Department of Marine Biology have made a groundbreaking discovery, now published in the prestigious journal PNAS!
Our recent field trip to the Dead Sea was an extraordinary journey into one of the world's most fascinating landscapes! Students from the Department of Marine Geosciences and the Maritime Strategy Program had the opportunity to explore the unique geology of this remarkable region. From the breathtaking salt formations to the intricate geological layers, participants uncovered the dynamic forces that have shaped this natural wonder over time.
We are proud to celebrate Shir Sassoon, a Ph.D. student in Marine Biology at our school, for receiving the Outstanding Master’s Lecture Award at the 61st Conference of the Zoological Society, as one of only two winners!
Researchers at the Morris Kahn Marine Research Station, part of the Charney School, have conducted Israel's first-ever ultrasound examination on a sandbar shark (Carcharhinus plumbeus) and discovered that she is in an advanced stage of pregnancy. The examination was performed on a shark named "Romi" off the coast of Hadera as part of a long-term study on local shark populations.
