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With over 10,000 years of continuous human activity, Israel’s coastline is home to the world’s richest and most extensive maritime and cultural heritage.
Now facing serious threats from climate change and coastal development, this historic setting urgently requires protection and systematic documentation before these “treasures” are irretrievably lost to erosion and human activities.
The establishment of the first-ever National Center for Marine Archaeology represents a critical intervention to safeguard these invaluable archaeological resources for future generations.

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The world’s oceans harbor immense potential for addressing critical challenges such as healthcare, food security, and environmental sustainability. At the forefront of this exploration is Prof. Smadar Ben-Tabou de-Leon's lab, whose groundbreaking research focuses on sea urchins. These enigmatic creatures hold secrets that can revolutionize our understanding of embryo development, biodiversity, marine ecosystems and thus, benefit humanity in profound ways. At the Regulation and Evolution of Development (RED) Lab, Prof. Ben-Tabou de-Leon's team delves into understanding the molecular and genetic pathways that control sea urchin embryogenesis, laying the foundation for transformative advancements in various fields.

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In our ongoing efforts to comprehend and safeguard our oceans amidst unprecedented challenges, technological innovations based on the operations of Autonomous Unmanned Vehicles (AUVs) emerge as transformative tools for scientific inquiry. Equipped with AI-powered sensors for precise imaging, navigation and positioning, AUVs offer significant capabilities to propel marine exploration, support environmental sustainability efforts, and enhance maritime security.

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Covering over 70% of the Earth's surface, the ocean regulates climate and weather patterns, generates half of the oxygen we breathe, provides food and sustains the livelihood of over three billion people.
Today, the world's oceans are under threat. From climate change and plastics pollution, to overfishing and the destruction of coral reefs, human activities are damaging the marine ecosystems and harming many of the world's poorest and most vulnerable countries.
Scientists at the Department of Marine Biology are analyzing the impacts of global warming on marine organisms, developing new strategies for the preservation of marine life in a changing climate and conducting innovative research that may lead to the discovery of new drugs and medical treatments.

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As part of the University’s 50th Anniversary Campaign “BE 50”, we are focused on securing graduate scholarship support in two areas of institutional excellence - Marine Sciences and Computer Science - that align with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

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