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

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 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.

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 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!

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.

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

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.

In acknowledgment of their significant contributions to the Israeli IEEE Section, Prof. Itzik Klein (Chair of Membership Development) and Mr. Nadav Cohen (Chair of the Student Affinity Group) from the Hatter Department of Marine Technologies, were honored with a special award by Mr. Shmuel Auster, Chair of IEEE Israel.

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!