Marine Life
Does the US Navy have trained kamikaze dolphins operating in the Strait of Hormuz? - explainer
Dolphins have been used by the military to detect underwater obstacles for decades, but they aren’t typically sent into active war zones.
Sperm whale found dead on Israeli beach near Gaza border, cause of death unknown
Technion scientists create MOLLUSC-inspired adhesive that seals wounds in seconds
‘Conservation efforts work’: Green sea turtles no longer an endangered species
'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.
Israel Police raid Bat Yam home, seize dozens of protected marine species
A sting operation in Bat Yam exposed illegal trafficking of sea urchins and mollusks.
How to stay safe from sharks: Tips following the Israeli coast attack
“Sharks aren’t interested in humans. We're not part of their diet. Incidents like the one in Hadera are extremely rare," said Dr. Aviad Scheinin, a researcher at the University of Haifa.
Venomous aquatic invader spreads across Israeli coasts, Europe thanks to climate change
The venomous aquatic invader comes in four sub-species, two of which are currently found in the Mediterranean.
Rangers discover carcass of rare Mediterranean monk seal on Israeli shore
The last confirmed sighting of a monk seal in Israel occurred in December 2024, when reservist soldiers reported one at the Rosh HaNikra caves.
WATCH: Rare pod of false killer whales spotted near Herzliya
False killer whales - which are in fact a dolphin - are typically deep-sea dwellers, and are one of the rarest marine mammals in the region.
Dolphins sighted 2.5 miles off coast of Rishon Lezion
The sighting comes amidst reports of a declining apex predator population in the Mediterranean region.
Mysterious black devil fish spotted for first time near ocean surface, Spain
The black devil fish is described as "a true predator of the depths" that uses "symbiotic bioluminescent bacteria as bait to lure its prey, in the same way as in the popular movie Finding Nemo."
Overfishing and climate change force indigenous Malay populations to abandon traditions
Bajau Laut indigenous traditions face extinction as climate change disrupts their marine way of life.
Eilat coral reefs are being 'starved' by high water temperatures
The reefs in Eilat displayed widespread bleaching, a phenomenon in which the symbiosis between coral and algae fails, typically due to high water temperatures.
