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
Key dates
24/08
Open registration and abstracts submission
10/09
Apply for scholarships
27/09
Abstarcts 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 |
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
Conference fees
Rates | Student (BSc) | Grad student / Postdoc / Technician / Emeritus | Researcher / Other |
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Early bird rate | 170 ILS ** | 290 ILS | 390 ILS |
Regular rate (15.11.25 onwards) | 210 ILS | 350 ILS | 460 ILS |
Group payment: it is possible to pay for a group of people (lab group) via bank transfer . To do so please contact Dr Igal Bernshtein via email until 29.10.2025!
Individual payment: is possible only with credit card (Visa/Mastercard). If you encounter a problem please contact iaas2004@gmail.com
Scholarships & Special requests
* For any request regarding special circumstances please contact us via email. Use the title "2025 Meeting: special request"
** This year MERCI is sponsoring a full participation scholarship for bachelor students(BSc). The application will be open dirung September. Please note that travel and\or accommodation are not included
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