NAF-IOLR: North American Friends of Israel Oceanographic & Limnological Research
NAF-IOLR links supporters throughout North America with the marine and freshwater research conducted by the Israel Oceanographic & Limnological Research institute. Browse our newest research stories, organisational updates and opportunities to get involved.

Latest News & Events
- Uncovering a Red-Tide-Like Phenomenon in Lake Kinneret
- Who We Are
- Tiny Particles Clog Desalination Plants
- A Generic Integrated Mariculture System for the Mediterranean & Red Sea
- Underwater Gardening – Saving Coral Reefs
- NAF 2011 Annual Meeting in NY
- NCM’s Dr. Hanna Rosenfeld Selected to Light Torch for Israel Independence Day 64
- Murray Barbash, long time Chairman of NAF-IOLR, gone at age 88
- IOLR Mourns Loss of Prof. Tom Berman in Galapagos Islands
- IOLR Prof. Buki Rinkevich addresses JNF Sustainability Summit
NAF 2011 Annual Meeting in NY
The NAF 2011 Annual Board Meeting was held on Sunday, November 6, 2025 at the Harmonie Club in New York. Prof. Barak Herut, Director General of IOLR, gave the keynote address, sharing updates on IOLR research and organisational developments. Attendees also heard from special guest speaker Dr. Shlomo Wald, Chief Scientist of the Israel Ministry of Infrastructures, who spoke on “Israeli Energy - New Horizons,” covering major new developments in offshore gas in the eastern Mediterranean and future Israeli maritime activities. The gathering opened with lunch at noon, the business meeting began at 1:30 pm, and the event concluded at 4:15 pm.
For more information about the meeting, please call the NAF-IOLR office at 847-446-6925.
More News & Events
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- IOLR Coral Expert Quoted on Gulf Restoration - June 8th, 2016
- JNF-USA Partners with IOLR on Coral Restoration Research - March 9th, 2016
- Introducing IOLR's new scientists - March 1st, 2016
- IOLR Prof. Buki Rinkevich addresses JNF Sustainability Summit - April 28th, 2013
- IOLR Mourns Loss of Prof. Tom Berman in Galapagos Islands - April 25th, 2013
- Murray Barbash, long time Chairman of NAF-IOLR, gone at age 88 - March 22nd, 2013
- NCM's Dr. Hanna Rosenfeld Selected to Light Torch for Israel Independence Day 64 - April 24th, 2012
- NAF 2011 Annual Meeting in NY - November 7th, 2011
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NAF-IOLR keeps North American supporters connected to the science happening at IOLR, from marine and freshwater research to organisational milestones. Browse the news and events listings to follow recent developments, and reach out to the office if you would like to learn more or get involved.