jellyfish

Israel's jellyfish season arrives, might as well wade in and enjoy it

Where do Israel's jellyfish come from, what should you do if you get stung, and how long will they stay? We talked to some experts.

30/06/2022

Jellyfish season in Israel: What to do if you get stung

MDA paramedic Aryeh Myers gave some helpful advice on what to do if a person comes in contact with a jellyfish.

Jellyfish season in Israel: What to do if you get stung

Magen David Adom (MDA) paramedic Aryeh Myers gave some helpful advice on what to do if one comes in contact with a jellyfish.

AT LEAST eight types of Jellyfish populate Israeli waters, most of which don’t sting

New study discovers where Israel's jellyfish come from

A University of Haifa study found that Israel's jellyfish come from the beaches opposite the eastern side of the Nile Delta.

AT LEAST eight types of Jellyfish populate Israeli waters, most of which don’t sting

Mind readers: Caltech scientists find way to watch jellyfish's brain activity

Caltech scientists hope to use the knowledge they gain from observing jellyfish brains to understand nervous systems in general.

AT LEAST eight types of Jellyfish populate Israeli waters, most of which don’t sting

Significant increase in jellyfish related injuries on Israel's beaches

Over the last two months, some 29 incidents of jellyfish stings have been reported by Magen David Adom, with 16 of those requiring paramedic assistance and further treatment in a hospital.

A photo taken by submarine of jellyfish off the coast of Israel

Jellyfish swarms tracked along coastline in Haifa University study

Haifa University is tracking swarms of jellyfish along the coast. The aim is to research whether jellyfish drift in the current or swim on their own

What active measures can be taken to to end environmental injustice

A recent study suggests marine animals ingest plastics due to aromas that the debris emits.

By ELIZAVETA IVANOVA/ZAVIT SCIENCE , ENVIRONMENT NEWS AGENCY
12/12/2020
pink jellyfish

Are Israel's jellyfish getting larger? And what could it mean? - study

Some suggest that the decrease in human presence along the country's shores that is a direct result of the coronavirus can partially explain the phenomenon.

Rutenberg power station in Ashkelon dealing with jellyfish

Thousands of jellyfish, one sea turtle found in Rotenberg Power Station

While the sea turtle managed to make light of the situation, it and the jellyfish pose a real danger to the power plant's operating systems.

09/07/2020
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