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. 

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

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

 The dolphin being studied is of the Stenella frontalis species. Complex communication signals

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


Seventh beached dolphin in Israel dies on shoreline this year

The dolphin was found by passerby's on the beach exhausted.

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Whales engage in social and cultural learning, study indicates

“We know that whales and dolphins are incredibly intelligent and must have complex social lives."

Carcasses of hunted Pilot whales lay on the quay in Jatnavegur, Faroe Islands

Israeli firm launches pilot in San Diego for eco-friendly shoreline armor

ECOncrete's COASTLOCK Tide Pool Armor could protect shorelines against erosion and storm flooding while also preserving tide pool habitats for marine life.

ECOncrete's eco-friendly COASTALOCK Tide Pool Armor is seen alongside construction equipment.

Dolphins spotted swimming near the coast of Netanya - WATCH

The sighting featured an estimated 8 individuals, including two calves. The school was seen playing amidst the waves.

A dolphin seen swimming next to the boat.

Pharmaceutical residuals found polluting marine life on Israel's coasts

Unlike other pollutants, pharmaceuticals, which are not fully metabolized in the body, are designed to affect biological systems in even very small amounts.

Prof. Noa Shenkar sampling ascidians.

Mediterranean dolphin spotted off Haifa's coastline - WATCH

IMMRAC researchers noted that the particular dolphin spotted on Saturday was healthy and didn't present any signs of weakness or disease.

Orli the dolphin next to his dead friend

New study shows dolphins can learn to use tools

The scientists speculated that this behavior happens mostly when a shortage of food occurs.

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