Final Event of the Marine Entrepreneurship Course: A Celebration of Innovation and Collaboration

Final Event of the Marine Entrepreneurship Course: A Celebration of Innovation and Collaboration The Marine Entrepreneurship Course concluded with an inspiring final event that showcased the creativity, dedication, and teamwork of its participants. Over the past few months the participants worked in teams to develop innovative solutions to real-world maritime challenges.During the event, each team […]

Breakthrough in Understanding Sperm Whale Communication

A groundbreaking study led by Prof. Roee Diamant, head of the Underwater Acoustics and Navigation Lab (ANL) in the Hatter Department of Marine Technologies, together with doctoral students Guy Gubnitsky and Yaly Mevorach, has developed the first automated system of its kind for decoding sperm whale

Outstanding Achievement: Marine Biology Graduate Receives Prestigious University Award

The School of Marine Sciences congratulates Tovah Nehrer, graduate of our MSc program in Marine Biology, on receiving the University of Haifa's Dean of Graduate Studies Award for Outstanding Thesis for the 2024–2025 academic year. Her research, titled "A Conserved Signaling Pathway, a Different Outcome: The Role of the ERK Signaling Pathway in Sea Urchin Skeletal Elongation," was supervised by Prof. Smadar Ben-Tabou de-Leon.

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.

Join us at the Tech4Bio 2025 workshop – Technology for Marine Biology

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.

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!

Congratulations to Prof. Ilana Berman-Frank on receiving a prestigious grant for marine research centers

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.