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
School of sharks spotted near Ashkelon power plant
The plant, operated by the IEC, uses seawater to cool its production units. It then releases the slightly warmer water back into the sea, which can attract fish and sharks.
Haifa University researcher documents longest ever journey of sperm whales in Mediterranean
Researchers document a sperm whale's journey, seeking to discover how the species persevered despite climate change's impact.
Whale shark the size of six catsharks spotted off coast of southern Israel
While whale sharks can grow to be over 18 meters in length, this one spotted in Eilat was apparently just around six meters. That's the size of six other sharks, assuming those sharks are catsharks.
Sandpaper-like shark skin is unique and may have medical uses for human wounds and burns - study
Sharks differ from other fish in their amazing ability to heal from wounds, according to reports of sharks recovering from injuries sustained in the wild.
This simple change to fishing habits could lower whale deaths
The team found that reducing the amount of gear used by the fishermen was more impactful in reducing whale deaths than other hi-tech options.
New species of horny sponge discovered in French Polynesia
Quinn’s horny sponge has even been seen to include living animals and plants which continue to grow whilst being part of a symbiotic relationship with the sponge.
Whale spotted off Israel's coast, washes ashore lifeless hours later
This is the seventh whale in recent years to have washed up dead on Israel's shorelines.
Octopus' complex cells are key to their high intelligence, study finds
New research on octopus cognition presents a promising model for studying memory networks in other animals and humans.
Cruise ship witnesses slaughter of dozens of pilot whales
Passengers aboard a cruise ship that had docked in the Faroe Islands were shocked and horrified to bear witness to the mass slaughter of pilot whales.
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.
