Benjamin Kahn (born 1955) is an Israeli marine biologist and environmental activist.
Benjamin Kahn | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1955 (age 68–69) |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Occupation | Marine biologist |
| Parent | Morris Kahn |
His work includes ecological improvements of the Red Sea reef, where damage began in 1997 with the advent of fish farming, resulting from tons of waste into the reef.[1] Kahn appeared on Time magazine's list of "Heroes of the Environment" October 2007.[2][3] Kahn's work has been done largely through Zalul Environmental Association, an environmental non-profit organization founded by his billionaire father and dedicated to protecting the seas and rivers in Israel. Kahn serves as chairman of Zalul.[2][4][1][5]
Kahn is the founder and CEO of Atlantium Technologies, a water purification technology firm established in 2005 that developed a hydro-optic ultraviolet technology used as a non-chemical means to control biofouling.[6][4] In 2017, Atlantium was chosen to install this system to prevent the clogging of piping at the Hoover Dam by quagga mussels.[4]
Kahn is the president of Coral World International Ltd, an operator of marine parks that specializes in ecologically-friendly tropical life systems in symbiotic environments.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b Ben-Tal, Daniel; Press, Rory (3 August 2007). "A Clear Vision". The Jerusalem Post. ProQuest 319626364.
- ^ a b "Benjmin Kahn - Heroes of the Environment". Time. October 2007. Retrieved 24 October 2007.
- ^ Brinn, David (24 October 2007). "Israeli activist named one of Time's 'Heroes of the Environment'". israel21c.org. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
- ^ a b c "Israeli tech chosen to kill off invasive mussel species at Hoover Dam". The Times of Israel. 14 September 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
- ^ Rinat, Zafrir (8 June 2008). "Gideon Ezra and Greens Exchange Potshots Over Kishon Stream". Haaretz. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
- ^ Shamah, David (16 February 2013). "Israeli water tech draws new European investment". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
- ^ Bloomberg: Benjamin Kahn