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
Bottlenose dolphins use 'baby-talk' with their calves - study
Just as humans often modify our speech and use 'baby-talk' when talking to babies, a new study finds that bottlenose dolphins do the same with their young.
UN adopts world's first treaty to protect high seas biodiversity
In approving the text, member states have "pumped new life and hope to give the ocean a fighting chance," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement.
Archaeologists discover 150 unknown fossilized species in Wales
In some of the specimens, nerves and digestive systems are still fully intact, which is extremely rare.
Oceans are heating up as El Niño weather patterns return
The climate phenomenon known as "El Niño" has caused oceans to reach the highest temperatures in recorded history.
Pod of Risso's dolphins spotted in Eilat
A group of approximately 10 dolphins was spotted swimming close to the water's surface by the Israeli-Egyptian border.
Noise from deep-sea mining may disrupt whale song, study finds
A study found man-made noise could increase the risk of mother whales being separated from their calves since their normal vocalizations are quiet.
Sea butterflies spotted in Eilat for first time in 29 years
Sea butterflies are not known to sting or harm humans.
Solving the mystery of an ancient marine reptile mass graveyard
Known as Shonisaurus popularis, the species resembled a chunky dolphin that grew to at least 15.2 meters long and died in large numbers at one particular site some 230 million years ago.
Coast of Ecuador holds the largest population of manta rays - study
The concentrated population of manta rays is also likely to be extended toward the coast of Peru, which borders Ecuador.
Over 200 stranded pilot whales die on Pacific Ocean's remote Pitt Island
The Chatham Island stranding occurred on Saturday, and also involved surviving pilot whales being euthanized.
