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. 

|ByMAYA ZANGER-NADIS
A mother sperm whale and her calf off the coast of Mauritius.
DR. SHADY FARAH and PhD student Qi Wu.

Technion scientists create MOLLUSC-inspired adhesive that seals wounds in seconds

Molluscs are the largest group of marine animals, comprising about 23% of all creatures living in saltwater environments.

|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
A staff member from the Local Ocean Conservation shows a tag on the back flipper of a young Green sea turtle that was caught by a fisherman in Mida Creek, in Watamu on May 19, 2025.

‘Conservation efforts work’: Green sea turtles no longer an endangered species

A recent report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature indicated increasing levels of egg-nesting sites despite ongoing threats.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The dolphin being studied is of the Stenella frontalis species. Complex communication signals

'Cruel and unnecessary': Florida charter captain jailed for poisoning, shooting dolphins

"This sentence demonstrates our commitment to enforcing the rule of law. It should deter others from engaging in such conduct," said Acting Assistant Attorney-General Adam Gustafson.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Chaos theory can be used to detect diving patterns in marine life - study

After monitoring an electronically tagged narwhal for 83 days, researchers noticed irregular diving and surface resting behavior.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022BySARA WEINSTEIN
Narwhal (illustrative).

Scientists discover new species of mysterious deep-sea creatures

Bathynomus, a group of isopods that live in the deepest parts of the ocean, is distantly related to decapods, such as shrimp, crabs and lobsters.

AUGUST 10, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Bathynomus

39 new sea creatures potentially discovered by scientists - study

They include types of sponges, starfish and coral, discovered between Hawaii and Mexico.

JULY 30, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The sun sets over the Pacific Ocean on the summer solstice in Santa Monica, California, U.S., June 21, 2022.

Cyprus launches first underwater archaeological park at ancient port

The now-submerged harbor lying off the ancient city-kingdom of Amathus was constructed between 312/311 B.C. and 294 B.C.

JULY 17, 2022ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
A visitor looks at the ruins as he swims at the underwater archaeological park of the ancient port of Amathus in Limassol, Cyprus, July 9, 2022.

Israel gains first Hope Spot - marine conservation site - by Tel Aviv

The ridge off the coast of Tel Aviv is in the process of being recognized as a protected area. An international non-profit urges Israel to disallow any exploration of fossil fuels in the area.

JULY 13, 2022ByASHLEY HERMALIN
Marine life at the Palmahim Slide.

How do 'hitchhiking' marine species survive the ride? - study

Researchers at TAU in Israel conducted a unique experiment on invasive marine species, simulating changing environmental conditions from Asia to Europe.

JUNE 19, 2022ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
The experiment of ascidians conducted by research student Doron Bereza.

Dead sperm whale washes up on Jaffa beach

This is the second dead sperm whale to wash up on an Israeli beach since last July.

MAY 20, 2022ByWALLA!
A dead sperm whale washes up on Jaffa beach.

Fossils of largest-ever marine reptiles found in Swiss Alps

Much about the ichthyosaur, the whale-like massive marine reptile, remains a mystery because very few fossil remains have been found.

MAY 3, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Kite skiing in the Swiss Alps 521

What could sea creatures teach us about engineering?

A new Technion study looks at how marine organisms produce hard tissues from the materials available to them, and under harsh and hostile conditions.

MAY 2, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Eilat's Coral Beach Nature Reserve has stunning reefs and an abundance of marine and fish life.

Israeli researchers: Set global standards for marine plastic pollution - study

TAU researchers explain that marine plastic pollution comprises many different types of plastic and plastic products of various shapes and sizes.

JANUARY 14, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
‘THE PLASTIC plate and utensils are a symbol of modernity and the environmental destruction brought about by mankind through uncontrollable dumping and pollution.’