Jellyfish

BIU study reveals that origin of sleeping in humans is deduced from jellyfish, sea anemones

A new study from the multidisciplinary brain research center at Bar-Ilan University found that jellyfish and sea anemones were the first to present one of sleep’s core functions.

THE NATURAL HABITAT of Cassiopea andromeda in the Gulf of Aqaba, Eilat.
WHITE-SPOTTED jellyfish are pictured at Lisbon Oceanarium in Lisbon on October 8, 2025.

Israeli toddler in critical condition after suffering jellyfish sting in Philippines - Ynet

Illustration: Jellyfish. Very weak swimmers, making escape from intake currents nearly impossible.

Jellyfish Invasion: How a Nuclear Power Plant Was Shut Down

 A jellyfish is seen near a boat by the coast of Haifa at the Mediterranean sea, Israel July 25, 2022.

A look at the jellyfish that swarm the coasts of Israel


Israel's massive jellyfish swarm explained by University of Haifa experts

The density of the jellyfish population in the Israeli region have already disrupted a power station in southern Israel and there are concerns existing over the swarms affect on local marine life.

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Scientists Try Using Mucus from Jellyfish to Clean the Seas

Marine biologists from University of Haifa conduct research with hope of reducing micro plastics from water.

The jellyfish is now called ‘hutinit’

Jellyfish swarm Ashkelon power station, block operating systems

As far as the IEC is concerned, this could disrupt production at the station considerably.

Rutenberg power station in Ashkelon dealing with jellyfish

Massive swarm of jellyfish heading for Israeli coasts

According to a report from Walla, the swarm is moving swiftly north and may consist of tens of millions of jellyfish.

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

Getting to know jellyfish

"Jellyfish have been around for a very long time. But only recently have their numbers started to grow,” says Dr. Dror Angel, a marine ecologist who does research and teaches at the University of Hai

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

Watch: Hundreds of jellyfish threaten to clog up Israeli power plant

Are jellyfish a threat to Israeli power stations?

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Israeli researchers decipher how jellyfish shoot poisoned arrows

Unlocking the mysteries of the jellyfish’s burning mechanism.

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Israel's annual jellyfish invasion and the full moon - what's the link?

University of Haifa researchers discover indicators to predict the arrival of the gelatinous masses to the waters off Israel's shores.

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Forget the vinegar to treat jellyfish stings; Haifa lab says it can even make it worse

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Rare pink jellyfish plaguing Israeli waters

The marine organism typically plagues the Western Mediterranean waters, not Israeli shores in the winter.

The “pink jellyfish.”