We attended the 2025 Annual Conference for Science and the Environment, hosted by ISEES at Tel Aviv University. The event brought together researchers, policymakers, and professionals to address climate, marine conservation, sustainable agriculture, and environmental recovery. It provided valuable insights into the intersection of science, policy, and real-world environmental action.  

We had the pleasure of attending a workshop on science and conservation policy, where explored how scientific knowledge drives real-world change. We learned how marine protected areas are designated, how scientific research shapes policy and how international environmental agreements are translated into concrete action in Israel. 

We welcome Neta Sa'ar Minhar, who is stepping in as our new Lab Manager and express our gratitude to our former manager Debra Ramon. We also commend Debra Ramon, Omri Lapidot, and Yael Merlis for their fantastic presentations at the (IAAS) The Israeli Association for Aquatic Sciences conference! Their hard work truly shined, and it was a great opportunity to showcase our research while learning about new and exciting developments in the field! 

🌊 Marine Ecology and Ocean Health Lab Shines at the 52nd Annual Conference for Science and Environment of the Israel Society of Ecology and Environmental Sciences! 🌊

I'm proud to share that our talented team members—Debra Ramon, Omri Lapidot, Yael Merlis, and Solomon Efriem—represented our lab at this important event https://lnkd.in/dJYa2JSD. They presented posters and gave talks showcasing their significant research conducted at the The Leon H. Charney School of Marine Sciences, University of Haifa. 

🌊 What was the ecological impact of the notorious oil spill that occurred in the Israeli Mediterranean in 2021? 🐟 Do fish have more or less pollutants in their body in MPAs compared to outside MPAs?

I'm thrilled to share that Debi Ramon, our amazing lab manager at the Marine Ecology and Ocean Health Lab, tackled these intriguing questions at the annual International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) CSEM conference in Gateshead, England, last week. 📊 Debra Ramon delivered a fantastic presentation, highlighting not only our lab's work but also her own groundbreaking PhD research. 🎓