Congratulations to Prof. Ilana Berman-Frank on receiving a prestigious grant from the Planning and Budgeting Committee (PBC) for marine research centers. The research team is led by Professors Berman-Frank, Yizhaq Makovsky and Barak Herut, together with Prof. Roee Diamant and Dr. Yoav Lehahn from the Charney School, as well as a large multidisciplinary team from leading research institutions in Israel.

A new scientific article summarizing Israel’s strategic plan to conserve 30% of its deep-sea territory has been published in the prestigious journal Ocean and Coastal Management — and we are proud to be among the contributors.

Researchers and students from the Charney School recently participated in the annual European Geosciences Union (EGU) conference held in Vienna, Austria.

The School of Marine Sciences is proud to be part of a double win in the University of Haifa’s “We Came to Improve” sustainability competition – a campus-wide initiative promoting environmental innovation and action.

This week, we set sail as part of the "Sea Voyage" course in our Maritime Strategy program, focusing on connecting historical heritage with contemporary maritime policy. The course, co-led by Dr. Igal Berenshtein, PhD Berenshtein and Dr. Yoav Lehahn, is built around a brilliant concept: learning about strategic, environmental, and historical topics of the Eastern Mediterranean in situ—while sailing, observing coastal sites from short distances, and engaging in meaningful conversations in an intimate setting. Aboard the yacht, with our small group and the gentle Mediterranean breeze, we created the perfect atmosphere for exchanging knowledge and insights about the sea and its significance.

This week we held a special event that brought together our entire community - researchers, students and interested visitors gathered for an experiential and connecting meeting. It was moving to see the fruitful connections formed between all members of our school community, who share a common vision for creating change through the sea.

Dr. Oren Gal's Swarms and AI Lab (SAIL) at the Hatter Department of Marine Technology is collaborating with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems on the European Union's #UnderSec project. Our research team is developing advanced algorithms for underwater target detection through multi-sensor data fusion - cutting-edge technology that will enhance the security of maritime infrastructure and protect marine ecosystems.

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.