The Israeli Association
for Aquatic Sciences
2025
IAAS & Ruppin
joint meeting
The Israeli association for Aquatic Sciences annual meeting is partnering in 2025 with Ruppin academic Center - the Michmoret Campus.
Join the leading marine and aquatic scientists from all over Israel to discover groundbreaking research, connect with experts, and shape the future of the aquatic fields.
25th November, 2025
Michmoret campus
Important dates
24/08
Open registration and abstracts submission
27/09
Abstracts submission ends
16/10
Scholarship application ends
02/11
Notification of acceptance of abstracts
15/11
Regular registration deadline & final schedule
25/11
IAAS & Ruppin
Joint Meeting!
2025 Meeting Sessions
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Deep and Open Seas: Scientific Frontiers from Exploration to Modelling
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Cutting-Edge Technologies for Marine Research & Monitoring
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Aquatic Microbial Ecology - in Honor of Prof. Aaron Kaplan
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Anthropogenic Impacts on Aquatic Ecosystems: Stressors and Solutions
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Marine Biotechnology: Innovation, Aquaculture, and Sustainable Solutions
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Undergraduate Pathways into Aquatic Research
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Other: General topics in Marine and Aquatic Sciences
For questions regarding the sessions topics please email iaas2004@gmail.com
Preliminary meeting schedule
Time | Description | Location |
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07:00-08:45 | Walking & sailing tours | Meeting & ending point @ Michmoret campus entrence |
08:30-09:00 | Welcome & Coffee | Michmoret area 1 |
09:00-13:00 | Parallel Sessions & coffee | Michmoret area 1 |
13:00-14:00 | Lunch & photo exhibition | Michmoret area 2 |
14:00-15:30 | Posters session & Lab tours | Michmoret area 2 |
15:30-16:30 | Plenary session & assembly | Michmoret area 3 |
16:30-17:30 | Sunset beers & awards | Michmoret area 3 |
17:30-19:30 | Post-meeting event by Seanovation | Michmoret area 2 |
Book launch: Hod Hayam (הוד הים)
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We are launching a new edition of "HOD HAYAM"!
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The book edited by Dr Noga Stambler with 37 chapters in Hebrew on the Mediterranean and the Red Seas, written by researchers, educators, and conversationalists.
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Our website will have a free online version of the book, podcasts, and movies.
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Hard-copies are printed "on demand" at 120 ILS per book.
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Order a book for your lab and donate for printing high school copies.
Key Events
Open Day events
Job board, advanced studies session etc
Book fair
Hod Hayam launching, Rami Klein's books & others
Special sessions for high school and undergraduate students
Early bird tours
Visit to the Sea Turtle sanctuary, Alexander River Estuary walking tour, Michmoret Shore sailing tour
Fees (Membership & Conference)
Rates | Student (BSc) | Grad student / Postdoc / Technician / Emeritus | Researcher / Other |
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Early bird rate | 70 ILS (or full 170 **) | 290 ILS | 390 ILS |
Regular rate (15.11.25 onwards) | 170 ILS | 350 ILS | 460 ILS |
Group payment:
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It is possible to pay for a group of people (lab group) via bank transfer or credit card . To do so please contact IAAS treasurer Dr Igal Bernshtein via email (iberensht@univ.haifa.ac.il) until 29.10.2025!
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Discounts of 10-20% are given to research groups with more than 3 students. Please contact us for discount coupons or bank transfers can ask for a discount.
Individual payment:
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Possible only with credit card (Visa/Mastercard).
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If you encounter a problem please contact via email iaas2004@gmail.com. Use the title "2025 meeting payment issue".
Scholarships & Special requests
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(*) For any request regarding special circumstances please contact us via email. Use the title "2025 Meeting: special request"
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(**) This year MERCI is giving a participation scholarship equal to 100 ILS for bachelor students(BSc). The application for the scholarship is available here. Please note that travel and\or accommodation are not included
Scholarships
Undergraduate (bachelor students):
This year MERCI is giving a participation scholarship equal to 100 ILS for bachelor students(BSc).
Please note that travel and\or accommodation are not included
Apply here for a scholarship
Scholarships & Special requests
For any request regarding special circumstances please contact us via email.
Use the title "2025 Meeting: special request"
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