How can cold waters in Costa Rica help save coral reefs around the world?
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).
Sea Urchin Embryos Reveal Insights into Human Skeletal Development
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!
Exploring the Wonders of the Dead Sea: A Field Trip to Remember
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.
Congratulations to Shir Sassoon for Winning the Outstanding Master’s Lecture Award!
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!
Ultrasound performed on sandbar shark reveals advanced pregnancy stage in historic Israeli first
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.
Groundbreaking Research in the Pacific Ocean: Prof. Tali Mass and PhD Student Pierrick Harnay Explore the Future of Corals
Prof. Tali Mass from the Department of Marine Biology recently returned from an exciting research visit to Moorea, French Polynesia. The visit was part of groundbreaking research led by PhD student Pierrick Harnay, who is studying Pocillopora corals under a prestigious BSF (U.S.-Israel Binational Science Foundation) Climate Solutions grant.
International collaboration to study the effects of global warming in the Mediterranean Sea
As part of the EMSFORE international research initiative (Future Ocean Research in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea), researchers from the Charney School and GEOMAR Institute in Germany are collaborating to study the region as a natural laboratory for investigating the effects of global warming on the oceans.
Marine Sciences Student Wins First Place in Cool Paper Award
PhD student Xiongjie Zhou from the Marine Geosciences Department, has been awarded 1st place in the School’s Cool Paper Award!
Celebrating Our New PhD Graduates
The School of Marine Sciences is delighted to congratulate our new PhD graduates on this remarkable achievement.
We are incredibly proud of your dedication, perseverance, and the significant contributions you have made to marine science research during your doctoral studies. Your hard work and commitment to advancing our understanding of marine systems exemplify the excellence that defines our school.
As you embark on the next chapter of your careers, we wish you continued success, fascinating discoveries, and fulfillment in your academic, professional, and personal journeys.
From here to the sea and back – congratulations to all our new PhDs!
Dr. Derya Akkaynak Represents the Hatter Department of Marine Technologies at Prestigious German Event
Dr. Derya Akkaynak from the Hatter Department of Marine Technologies recently participated in the 14th anniversary celebration of the mentorship program at Universität Greifswald, Germany – one of the oldest and most respected universities in Europe.
Over the past two years, Dr. Akkaynak has served as a mentor to PhD students through this prestigious program, which aims to promote women in scientific careers by offering personal guidance, strengthening professional networks, and breaking down barriers in academia.
