359 Eilat residents participated in the largest chemistry project, part of an attempt to break the Guinness World Record. which was conducted simultaneously at several sites in the country, "conducted by Israel's first astronaut in space - Col. Ilan Ramon, the shuttle "Columbia".
For the fair this year, The Eilat Institute opened it's doors to all, and all the facilities, laboratories, aids and lecture rooms were made available to visitors.

 All members of the institute, including scientists, technicians and administrators of the Institute International University,Ben Gurion University, Center for Science Dead Sea and Arava, water and sewage - Ein Netafim, the Underwater Observatory, Timna copper mines and Red Sea fish farm, connected together and gave the residents of Eilat an impressive and unique experience.
Beyond activity for the Guinness world record, The National Center for Mariculture (NCM) gave a glimpse into the world of chemistry, giving Lectures on aquaculture, breeding fish, wastewater treatment and more
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 "We were delighted to see the response and curiosity of the Eilat residents " said Dr. Iris Meiri Ashkenazi - a researcher at the Institute who produced the fair and added: "We were happy to expose residents of Eilat to the wonders of science. "Member of the Organizing Committee Center for Mariculture - Dr. Muki Shpigel, added:" The visit of NCM is an opportunity to demonstrate to the public the importance and significance in research and development, influencing the awareness, to help young people when choosing Trends in professional and academic life - and exposing chemistry activity to children and youth, soldiers, students, young and old. "
Mayor of Eilat - Meir Yitzhak Halevi praised the quality of the event and the amazing response of the residents of Eilat. .

Project "Lil scientists" is the sixth year in Israel, sponsored by the European Union and cooperation with the Ministry of Science and Technology, ISERD, research institutes and universities in Israel.This year the event was marked by "chemistry community service" to illustrate the importance of chemistry as a science. The event took place throughout Europe and in Israel, higher education institutions, science museums and research institutes, with the aim of creating awareness of the general public to science and technology.
The National Center for Mariculture (NCM), located on the North Beach of the town of Eilat develops technologies for rearing marine fish and other marine species having a high economic value. Studies carried out at NCM provide the infrastructure for the development of mariculture in Israel as a novel agricultural branch utilizing marine and brackish water and for the establishment of associated biotechnological industries. for more info on NCM Eilat see:
http://www.ocean.org.il/eng/ResearchInstitutesAndInfrastructure/NationalCenterToSeaAgriculture.asp