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Keep up with the newest developments from the North American Friends of Israel Oceanographic & Limnological Research. Read stories on marine science, coral restoration, and the people driving IOLR's work forward.

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Giving Tuesday 2016

Tuesday, November 29th, 2016 — Giving Tuesday kicks off the year-end charitable giving season. With so many worthy causes vying for attention, our ask is simple: by supporting NAF-IOLR, you become part of a small community that makes a meaningful impact. Your contributions truly make a difference.

IOLR Coral Expert Quoted on Gulf Restoration

Wednesday, June 8th, 2016 — Prof. Buki Rinkevich, an IOLR coral expert, was quoted in an Associated Press article titled “Uncharted waters: Restoring deep Gulf fouled by BP spill.” The article looks at environmental restoration work in the Gulf of Mexico after the 2010 BP oil spill and the difficulties of reviving deep-sea ecosystems.

JNF-USA Partners with IOLR on Coral Restoration Research

Wednesday, March 9th, 2016 — In 2016 JNF-USA gave IOLR a $100K grant for coral restoration research. NAF donors contributed a further $50K, bringing the 2016 total to $150K. That support fully funds one year of the “Reefs of Tomorrow” project submitted by IOLR-NIO principal investigators.

Introducing IOLR’s New Scientists

Tuesday, March 1st, 2016 — Since its founding in 1967, IOLR has hosted many distinguished marine scientists in its labs, on its ships, and in the field. Because science keeps advancing, bringing in the best young scientists is essential for a research institution to stay current. These new recruits arrive with recent training and fresh expertise.

IOLR Prof. Buki Rinkevich Addresses JNF Sustainability Summit

Sunday, April 28th, 2013 — Prof. Buki Rinkevich of IOLR presented at the first JNF Sustainability Summit in Las Vegas, Nevada. He took part in a panel titled “Israeli Innovation That Makes the World A Better Place,” where he discussed coral reef restoration. Rinkevich and his team are based at IOLR’s National Institute of Oceanography.

IOLR Mourns Loss of Prof. Tom Berman in Galapagos Islands

Thursday, April 25th, 2013 — IOLR Professor Tommy Berman, an internationally renowned aquatic scientist, was found dead in the Galapagos Islands on April 14, 2013, apparently after a fall from a cliff while hiking alone. He was 79. Prof. Berman established the Kinneret Limnological Laboratory on the shore of the Sea of Galilee.

Murray Barbash, Long-Time Chairman of NAF-IOLR, Gone at Age 88

Friday, March 22nd, 2013 — Maurice “Murray” Barbash, former Chairman of NAF-IOLR, died in Long Island, NY, from complications following heart bypass surgery. He was 88. He leaves behind his wife of 66 years, Lillian; his children Cathy, Susan, and Shepard; and his grandchildren.

NCM’s Dr. Hanna Rosenfeld Selected to Light Torch for Israel Independence Day 64

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 — Dr. Rosenfeld carried the theme “Water, Source of Life.” Dr. Hanna Rosenfeld, a leading researcher at IOLR’s National Center for Mariculture in Eilat, celebrated the value of aquaculture research and development in Israel.

NAF 2011 Annual Meeting in NY

Monday, November 7th, 2011 — The NAF 2011 Annual Board Meeting took place in New York at the Harmonie Club. Prof. Barak Herut, Director General of IOLR, gave the keynote address, sharing updates on IOLR research and organizational developments. Attendees also heard from guest speaker Dr. Shlomo Wald, Chief Scientist.

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