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
Million-year-old sediment could be the answer to ocean conservation - study
The great big ocean is still 80% unexplored, but new scientific studies may help us understand and explore more of it.
Chaos theory can be used to detect diving patterns in marine life - study
After monitoring an electronically tagged narwhal for 83 days, researchers noticed irregular diving and surface resting behavior.
Scientists discover new species of mysterious deep-sea creatures
Bathynomus, a group of isopods that live in the deepest parts of the ocean, is distantly related to decapods, such as shrimp, crabs and lobsters.
39 new sea creatures potentially discovered by scientists - study
They include types of sponges, starfish and coral, discovered between Hawaii and Mexico.
Cyprus launches first underwater archaeological park at ancient port
The now-submerged harbor lying off the ancient city-kingdom of Amathus was constructed between 312/311 B.C. and 294 B.C.
Israel gains first Hope Spot - marine conservation site - by Tel Aviv
The ridge off the coast of Tel Aviv is in the process of being recognized as a protected area. An international non-profit urges Israel to disallow any exploration of fossil fuels in the area.
How do 'hitchhiking' marine species survive the ride? - study
Researchers at TAU in Israel conducted a unique experiment on invasive marine species, simulating changing environmental conditions from Asia to Europe.
Dead sperm whale washes up on Jaffa beach
This is the second dead sperm whale to wash up on an Israeli beach since last July.
Fossils of largest-ever marine reptiles found in Swiss Alps
Much about the ichthyosaur, the whale-like massive marine reptile, remains a mystery because very few fossil remains have been found.
What could sea creatures teach us about engineering?
A new Technion study looks at how marine organisms produce hard tissues from the materials available to them, and under harsh and hostile conditions.