Activity update

Click here to download PDF version Kadas Nexus entered 2025 with measurable momentum and a clearer strategic identity: transforming marine science into practical environmental and commercial impact. Built on the long-standing foundation of theMorris Kahn Marine Research Station, the organisation now combines ecological monitoring, blue technology innovation, sustainable aquaculture, and open-access data systems under one platform. This year’s milestones included more than 170 cumulative publications, 60,000 citations by current team…

In loving memory – Morris Kahn

Morris Kahn

We mourn the passing of our benefactor, Morris Kahn, whose vision and generosity laid the foundation for everything we do. His initial funding made possible our building, our core scientific activities, and the establishment of an open-access database which spans the marine ecosystem of the eastern Levant Basin. Through his unwavering commitment to science, openness, and long-term stewardship of the marine environment, Morris Kahn enabled knowledge to be shared freely for the benefit of researchers, decision-makers, and society at large. His legacy will endure in every dataset, discovery, and collaboration that continues to advance marine science and conservation.

Live Wave Buoy!

Here comes another wave – and it's a big one!Planning on going surfing this weekend?For months now, our smart research buoy has been diligently performing its task in the heart of the sea – it collects, analyzes, and transmits continuous data to us in real-time about the sea conditions in the Eastern Mediterranean. Among other things, the buoy also measures... waves.But what exactly is a wave, and why do we…

Sdot-Yam buoy overview

Sdot-Yam Buoy

Sdot Yam Nexus Shallow Monitoring Station, Located in Israel, near Kibbutz Sdot Yam at a water depth of ~13 meters, Placed and maintained by the Morris Kahn Marine Research Station, University of Haifa, and gives easy and free access to an online interface for viewing and downloading data collected by the float sensors, instantly, and constantly.

Know the oceans

know our oceans

Beit Hana Sanesh in Kibbutz Sdot Yam and the Charney School of Marine Sciences at the University of Haifa invite the general public to a new venture:A series of lectures open to the general public in which researchers from the School of Marine Sciences will present the best of contemporary research in a wide variety of fields.The first meeting will take place on January 9, 25 at 7:00 PM at…

We are on BBC Asia!

BBC Asia’s Episode 1 Shark in Hadera

We’re thrilled to share that the our shark research is featured in the premiere episode of BBC Asia's new series!

Shark tagging season 24-25

We’re thrilled to announce the official opening of Shark Tagging Season 2024-2025 at the Morris Kahn Marine Research Station! On 17.11.2024, our team successfully tagged and released our first shark of the season - a female dusky, 2.6 m! She was in early stages of pregnancy and we look forward to analysing the samples to understand her health status and see where she goes via our acoustic receiver array along the shores of…

17th Newsletter

17th newsletter

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Trigons on the BROV

During his research, Ole’s BRUV captured footage of a guitarfish at a depth of 35 meters, as seen in the video. He was able to assess its total length, which measured 80 cm. Although species identification isn’t conclusive from this short clip, this sighting is valuable to Eynav , a PhD student in the Apex Predators Lab led by Aviad , who focuses on the genetic connectivity and population structure of a specific guitarfish species, Glaucostegus cemiculus, in the eastern Mediterranean basin.