Fish

UN warns: Migratory freshwater fish are disappearing

A UN report links the rapid collapse to a combination of dam construction, river fragmentation, pollution, overfishing, and climate change impacts.

An aerial view shows a plantation field in the Amazon rainforest during a Greenpeace flyover amid the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), near Centro Novo, state of Maranhao, Brazil, November 13, 2025.
Oarfish, also called 'Doomsday fish'.

Twin giant 'Doomsday fish' found along a Mexican beach, startling tourists

Sushi at Sushi Bayit Vegan.

Sushi Bayit Vegan, Har Homa: Mehadrin sushi spot with cooked fish options - review

Nile Perch Chraime.

Every community and its fish: The complete guide to spicy fish stews


Palomino: Taste the latest Italian creations at a Jerusalem favorite - restaurant review

Chef’s Table at Palomino adds a twist to Jerusalem Italian dining, and desserts like cannoli steal the show.

Valentine's Day at Palomino Restaurant.

It’s enough to choose two foods from this list – and your health will improve

They’re less popular and don’t photograph very well – but they are the healthiest foods around – and you hardly eat them.

Sliced kiwi

Dr. Maya Rosman reveals: Is eating tuna every day even healthy?

Many people choose tuna as a main component of their daily menu – but is there also an ingredient hidden in the can that could be problematic?

Canned tuna

Amaia: Stellar dairy and fish in Jerusalem - restaurant review

Tucked into a storefront on Bethlehem Road, for over 30 years it was a Tunisian restaurant run by Rashel. When she was no longer able to cook, her children took it over.

The Amaia effect, fine dining in Jerusalem.

Cuban scientists race against time to save fish as old as the dinosaurs

The garfish - long, slender, its snout filled with sharp teeth- is considered “critically endangered," earning it a spot on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red list.

A dead garfish lies in a marsh near Venice, Louisiana May 20, 2010. For nearly a month, roughly 5,000 barrels (210,000 gallons/795,000 liters) of oil per day have been gushing from BP's broken Deepwater oil well situated in the Gulf of Mexico, in what could be named the worst oil spill in U.S. histo

Rare prehistoric Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore in South Carolina

A rare federally protected Atlantic sturgeon fish found in Hilton Head, South Carolina, is drawing attention from marine experts.

Pre-historic giant sturgeon fish at Hilton Head.

Israeli scientists pioneer way to monitor sea urchins as die-offs threaten coral reefs worldwide

Sea urchins play a vital role in maintaining the delicate balance of coral reef ecosystems by feeding on algae that compete with corals for sunlight.

 The sea urchin Diadema setosum before (left) and after (right) mortality. The white skeleton is exposed following tissue disintegration and loss of spines.

Haifa police arrest, fine fishermen for using drones to fish off Bat Galim beach

“The use of drones for fishing is prohibited and dangerous, as it can cause serious injuries to swimmers and significant harm to marine animals," Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav said.

A man launching a drone in Haifa.

Haifa beaches to reopen Saturday after sightings of rare whale shark

At adulthood, the species can reach 12–14 metres and weigh more than 20 tonnes, making it the largest fish on Earth.

Whale shark swimming. (illustration)

Fringe: Good Mediterranean food at the Jerusalem Theatre - restaurant review

“The concept is ‘The fringe of the Levant,’” Darya Giladi, the 23-year-old manager, said. “Most of the dishes are Mediterranean but inspired by a twist.”

THEATER AND good food at Fringe.