Fish

Sri Lanka rescues 40 Iranian sailors from international waters, facilitates return to Iran

The sailors from 19 ships were brought ashore at Galle Harbor, about 126 km from the commercial capital, Colombo, and were given medical treatment before returning to Iran early on Sunday morning.

A Sri Lanka Navy vessel approaches an Iranian Navy vessel IRIS Bushehr (422) during a rescue operation, a day after the crew of a distressed Iranian military ship, IRIS Dena, were assisted in waters south of Sri Lanka, off the coast of Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 5, 2026.
The main course at Benny Hadayag was a platter with a whole baked sea bass alongside sweet and regular potatoes (NIS 155-165).

'We wanted to keep Shabbat': Benny Hadayag seafood restaurant in Herzliya becomes kosher - review

The Lachish River is a habitat for fish, turtles, and waterfowl, and serves as a central urban nature space in Ashdod.

How Ashdod saved hundreds of thousands of fish following the season's first rain

A moray eel

10-year-old bitten by moray eel at Eilat beach, requires surgery


Pescara Restaurant: The best secret in Petah Tikva - review

Chef Cobi Bachar founded the popular Happy Fish restaurant at Jerusalem’s Mamilla Hotel and brings his experience and creative ideas to the Pescara restaurant.

 THE GNOCCHI at Pescara

Hebrew University decodes mRNA’s role in embryo formation using zebrafish - study

Senior author Rabani commented, “Our work opens up new avenues for understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying cell fate determination during embryonic development.”

 Label injected into the zebrafish embryos at the one-cell stage which is incorporated into zygotic mRNA, while pre-existing maternal mRNA remains unlabeled.

Scientists discover how to breed a better quality fish for gefilte fish just before Passover

Hebrew University study finds selective breeding for disease resistance in fish improves food safety, reduces infection rates, and aids aquaculture.

‘HER GEFILTE fish I won’t attempt to describe.’ Illustrative

Stealth in schools: Fish noise reduction and the future of submarines

Fish swimming in schools create surprising stealth underwater, mimicking just one fish's noise. Research by Johns Hopkins offers insights for quieter submarines.

 illustration of a moving school of fish

PokeShop: An adventurous meal for fish-loving Israelis - review

For a people raised on gefilte fish and chopped liver, poke (which originated in Hawaii) is a very different kettle of fish.

 PokeShop

US Coast Guard boards Chinese fishing boats near Kiribati, official says

Reuters reported on Friday that Chinese police are working in Kiribati, with uniformed officers involved in community policing and a crime database program.

A fishing boat sails past a Chinese warship during a military drill off the Chinese coast near Fuzhou, Fujian Province, across from the Taiwan-controlled Matsu Islands, China, April 11, 2023.

World’s largest ‘monster’ goldfish found in Australian lake

While this goldfish measured a whopping 32 inches, the average goldfish will not surpass 8 inches.

 Fish swim in the Gulf of Eilat's coral reef.

Sarfati: Splurging on smoked salmon - review

The factory is open all week and there is a small café attached where you can order a sandwich or a plate of smoked fish.

 Sarfati

In times of crisis, this is how you should stock your pantry

Stock up on these nutritious foods that can be stored in your pantry for a long time, providing both physical and mental well-being.


Patients who get hormones could in future be treated more successfully

A new, versatile tool from Jerusalem for studying fish hormones could also upgrade fish farming and help animals live longer.

 Fish at Hebrew University could hold the key to future successful hormone treatments for humans