MSc and PhD students for a study on the dynamics of jellyfish swarms

What controls the dynamics of jellyfish swarms? Can we use this information to protect coastal infrastructure? We are looking for talented MSc and PhD students to take part in an interdisciplinary collaborative project combining remote sensing and image analysis, ocean dynamics, data sciences and ecology

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Deep-sea wonderland in Israel is declared a Hope Spot – first discovered by Charney School and partners

In July, the Palmahim Slide (also called a Disturbance) became the first Israeli location designated as a "Hope Spot” by Mission Blue, oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle’s organization dedicated to exploring and protecting significant marine areas

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The Wired magazine published an article on project CETI, an ambitious project aimed to decode the language of sperm whales

CETI is managed by Prof. Dan Tchernov (Marine Biology Dep.), and includes the build of three large acoustic moorings by the Underwater Acoustic and Navigation Laboratory, headed by Prof. Roee Diamant (Marine Technology Dep.)

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Highlights from the 11th Annual Retreat of the Department of Marine Biology

The Department of Marine Biology held its 11th annual retreat, welcoming approximately 90 participants, including MSc and PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, principal investigators, lab managers, research associates, and representatives from six sponsoring companies.

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