Gidon Winters

I am a Senior Researcher and Professor at the Dead Sea & Arava Science Center (Israel), leading The Winters Lab—a research group dedicated to understanding how marine foundation species respond to climate change and anthropogenic stressors. With 60+ peer-reviewed publications and 20 years of fieldwork across the Red Sea, Mediterranean, and Caribbean, I bring deep expertise in seagrass ecology, blue carbon science, ecosystem restoration, and invasive species dynamics.

My lab operates at the intersection of fundamental ecology and applied conservation, with strong experience in long-term monitoring programs, multi-partner international collaborations, and translating science into policy-relevant outputs. I am seeking consortium partners for Horizon Cluster 6 calls in biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, marine biotechnology, and ocean governance. I offer established field infrastructure in a unique marine biodiversity hotspot (Gulf of Aqaba), proven coordination of multi-national research teams, and a track record of successful competitive funding.

Looking for: Academic partners, SMEs, NGOs, and marine protected area managers interested in Mediterranean-Red Sea collaborations.