Mediterranean Sea
USS Gerald R. Ford expected to dock in Haifa as US sends cargo, refueling aircraft to Israel
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, is set to dock in Haifa as part of US reinforcements in the Middle East, amid rising tensions with Iran.
US evacuates non-essential staff from Beirut embassy amid rising tensions with Iran
Israeli, Greek, Cypriot, US gov't officials gather in Knesset as Turkish threat rises
Authorities reveal discovery of fourth century Roman shipwreck off Italy’s southern coast
No 'sea of death': Pope calls for pan-European action on migration
Francis spoke out in favor of welcoming migrants, in a long speech that concluded a Church conference on Mediterranean issues.
Earthquake strikes Egypt after Dutch seismologist's prediction
Dutch seismologist Frank Hoogerbeets predicted seismic activity in the Mediterranean region could occur between September 19 and 21, including a possible magnitude 7 earthquake.
Temples for ancient gods found in Egypt’s Mediterranean coast by underwater researchers
One of the sites is for the Egyptian god of air Amun, while the other is thought to have been for the Greek goddess of love Aphrodite.
Man drowns after trying to board departing ferry in Greece's Piraeus port
Footage online shows the crew accidentally pushing the man into the ocean when he tried to re-enter the ship
Forty-one feared dead in migrant shipwreck in central Mediterranean
A tragic shipwreck last week leaves the majority of people on board missing, only four survivors found
Haifa U. researchers awarded $100,000 to discover shark survival secrets
78% of shark and ray species in the Red Sea are classified as threatened, including around 40 species on Israel's coast.
Shark Awareness Day: One-third of sharks and rays at risk of extinction
BioDB CEO says shark and ray species are threatened in Israel’s Mediterranean Sea.
The East Mediterranean great gas game isn't over - opinion
In order to increase its energy security, Israel must therefore continue to seek ways of diversifying its export options and regional partners.
Israeli jellyfish experts predict a summer jellyfish-free on Israel's shores
Usually, at this time of the year, huge swarms of jellyfish would have already reached Israel’s beaches, but now, they're almost completely free of them.
Levels of microplastics in the Mediterranean a threat to wildlife
A sea of plastic, the Mediterranean is the area of the world most at risk for endangered seabirds.
