Marine Life
Sperm whale found dead on Israeli beach near Gaza border, cause of death unknown
The cause of death has yet to be determined; experts from the University of Haifa and the Delphis Association for Marine Animals are expected to conduct an autopsy in the coming days.
Technion scientists create MOLLUSC-inspired adhesive that seals wounds in seconds
‘Conservation efforts work’: Green sea turtles no longer an endangered species
'Cruel and unnecessary': Florida charter captain jailed for poisoning, shooting dolphins
Israel Police raid Bat Yam home, seize dozens of protected marine species
A sting operation in Bat Yam exposed illegal trafficking of sea urchins and mollusks.
How to stay safe from sharks: Tips following the Israeli coast attack
“Sharks aren’t interested in humans. We're not part of their diet. Incidents like the one in Hadera are extremely rare," said Dr. Aviad Scheinin, a researcher at the University of Haifa.
Venomous aquatic invader spreads across Israeli coasts, Europe thanks to climate change
The venomous aquatic invader comes in four sub-species, two of which are currently found in the Mediterranean.
Rangers discover carcass of rare Mediterranean monk seal on Israeli shore
The last confirmed sighting of a monk seal in Israel occurred in December 2024, when reservist soldiers reported one at the Rosh HaNikra caves.
WATCH: Rare pod of false killer whales spotted near Herzliya
False killer whales - which are in fact a dolphin - are typically deep-sea dwellers, and are one of the rarest marine mammals in the region.
Dolphins sighted 2.5 miles off coast of Rishon Lezion
The sighting comes amidst reports of a declining apex predator population in the Mediterranean region.
Mysterious black devil fish spotted for first time near ocean surface, Spain
The black devil fish is described as "a true predator of the depths" that uses "symbiotic bioluminescent bacteria as bait to lure its prey, in the same way as in the popular movie Finding Nemo."
Overfishing and climate change force indigenous Malay populations to abandon traditions
Bajau Laut indigenous traditions face extinction as climate change disrupts their marine way of life.
Eilat coral reefs are being 'starved' by high water temperatures
The reefs in Eilat displayed widespread bleaching, a phenomenon in which the symbiosis between coral and algae fails, typically due to high water temperatures.
School of sharks spotted near Ashkelon power plant
The plant, operated by the IEC, uses seawater to cool its production units. It then releases the slightly warmer water back into the sea, which can attract fish and sharks.
