An important research body established in 1967

And operates within the Ministry of Infrastructure.

To "create a scientific and technological foundation

For wise utilization of coastal resources,

The sea and water of the country. "

The company deals with three main areas:

Oceanographic studies (Ocean sciences) in the Mediterranean and the Gulf of Eilat, Lake Kinneret and Dead Sea exploration, and biotechnology and aquaculture.

The company operates three institutes: the National Institute of Oceanography in Haifa, the Yigal Alon Sea of Galilee Research Laboratory, and the National Center for Aquaculture in Eilat.