Discover what EcoOcean has accomplished
in 2024 to protect our sea
We empower people to care for the marine environment in Israel and the region. We support marine research with our research vessel services, deliver environmental education programs and lead community engagement to promote marine protection
EcoOcean supports the Israeli marine research community
Science and wonder meet up at EcoOcean's educational programs
Engage and act for the marine environment together with you
EcoOcean is leading the establishment and operation of the first national network of volunteers in Israel for the treatment of marine pollution from oil and its products
EcoOcean and the Mediterranean people initiative, act together to protect marine and coastal habitats
Robust standards for sustainable management of beaches and marinas
Working alongside stakeholders to influence decision makers to protect the ocean
EcoOcean is diligently operating for the past 20 years to advance the protection of Israel’s coastal and marine environment. The organization was established in 2002 by the Weil family in collaboration with a group of leading marine scientists and environmentalists. We believe that strengthening the connection between the people of Israel and the sea is one of the most effective ways to ensure consistent and sustainable marine conservation. We operate to achieve this goal through supporting research, fostering community engagement and influencing key decision makers.
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Marine Research at sea is costly. We own a state-of-the-art research vessel, The Mediterranean Explorer (MedEx) enhanced by an advanced ROV (Remote operated Vehicle). They serve the marine academic community at reasonable rates.
The MedEx has facilitated hundreds of marine researchers over the past 16 years. It is recognized as a major reason behind the surge in marine research in Israel and the growing place of the country’s marine academic community on the global scene.
We deliver a broad range of educational activities to over 20,000 citizens and students annually: Marine exploration programs for schools, field trips, lectures about the man-made challenges the ocean faces and workshops focused on blue innovation, climate change and sustainability. The activities invite participants to understand, touch, smell and feel the ocean. Projects are customized for a broad range of age groups and intended for all sectors of Israeli society.
We are a dedicated team of ocean lovers, but just on our own we will not be able to do enough for the ocean. Change is created by our volunteers and activists. Together, we lead projects that are focused on expanding Marine Protected Areas, eliminating marine pollution and establishing a national network of volunteers to respond to marine oil pollution.
Decision makers at key policy junctures possess the power to influence the future of the marine environment in Israel. Whether these are coastal municipalities, government offices, planning committees or entrepreneurs. Together with our partners - environmental organizations, government offices, national and international foundations, the coastal municipalities and the communities we lead - we mobilize decision makers to prioritize and protect the environment.
We’ve weathered many waves and storms…
And thanks to supporters like you, we keep moving forward!
