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Our Research interests
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Bioactive metabolites

Use of algae as a natural source for biologically active molecules

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Seaweed physiology

Study of the basic interactions between seaweeds and their biotic and abiotic environments, seaweed growth, and reproduction.

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Seaweed in the bay of Eilat 

Exploring the Gulf of Eilat for potential and commercially important seaweed

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Biorefinery 

Cascade extraction of seaweed for the production of multiple commercially important substances from a single organism

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Seaweed plastic

Extraction and formulation of plastic replacements from seaweed

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Your project!

Have an interesting idea regarding seaweed or their usage? Contact us to set up a meeting

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Funding agencies:

Israel Ministry of Agriculture
Israel Innovation authority
JCA in Israel
Israel Ministry of Science and Technology
The Good Food Institute
Israel Ministry of Agriculture
Kafrit group
Gaash group
Israel Ministry of Energy

ABOUT US >

Part of Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research Ltd., our lab is  located in the National Center for Mariculture in the beautiful city of Eilat, near the north beach of the Red Sea, Israel. 

We are interested in real world applications for microalgae and seaweed.  Research in our lab ranges from basic physiology and environmental interactions of algae to developing algae bio-refinery techniques for extraction of high value products.

CONTACT >

T: +972-8-636-1439

CP: +972-58-509-5860

E: eitansol@ocean.org.il

POB 1212 Eilat, Israel, 8811201

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