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Sea slugs may help reduce jellyfish swarms along Israel’s coast

A new study by researchers at the University of Haifa has revealed that the brightly colored sea slug, Caloria militaris, who has recently appeared in the eastern Mediterranean, feeds on jellyfish polyps without absorbing their stinging capsules

ynet | 11.14.25

Thousands of jellyfish threaten cooling systems at Ashkelon power plant

Power plant workers avert disruption by clearing intake screens as swarms of stinging nomad jellyfish threaten turbine cooling; electric company uses drones to monitor early-season surge hitting beaches nationwide, from Betzet to Ashkelon

Ilana Curiel, Roni Green Shaulov | 06.27.25

Unfazed by war: First jellyfish swarms of the season spotted along Israeli coast

Nomadic jellyfish have reached Israel’s shores, with moderate to high concentrations near Tel Aviv and Haifa; experts expect numbers to grow and urge beachgoers to follow safety rules and report sightings to support public awareness and research

Ilana Curiel | 06.24.25

Jellyfish swim, rather than passively drift, study finds

Researchers hope to be able to determine when swarms of jellyfish will arrive and when they will leave so that critical infrastructure can be protected

Ynet | 08.28.24

Invasive crab species poses threat to Israel's coastal biodiversity

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel urges citizens to report sightings of Matuta victor an aggressive crab, first seen in Haifa Bay in 2012, that competes with native species and disrupts local food chains

Ilana Curiel | 07.14.24

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Jellyfish would rather avoid the beach, researcher says

Jellyfish are camped out everywhere, covering almost all of Israel's Mediterranean shores and with some washing up on the beach; Researcher says there's proof they'd much rather get as far away from the beach as possible

Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 06.25.24

Feel the burn: How do jellyfish stings affect Israeli beachgoers?

A first of its kind Israeli research examines sensations and behavioral patterns of those stung by a jellyfish; Research also asks the biggest question of them all: Which gender has reported a higher pain tolerance?

Ilana Curiel | 06.24.24

Watch swarm of jellyfish head to Israel's shores

Nature and Parks Authority marine biologist explains many jellyfish species arrive following extreme heat and warming seawater in the region

Yaron Drukman | 06.23.24

Jellyfish swarm Israeli coastline amid bathing season

Data on jellyfish swarms in Israel shows marine animals are arriving in droves and are set to be present across the country's popular beaches

Ilana Curiel | 06.17.24

Watch: Giant jellyfish on Israeli shores, will they stay for summer?

Extremely large creatures seen in Israel may not leave its shores, expert warn while more expected to arrive amid rising sea temperatures

Ilana Curiel | 03.05.24

Over 60 lbs. Jellyfish sighted off Israeli coast

Known as 'Rhopilema Nomadica', these giants are making an appearance off Israeli shores; 'Winter swarms of Nomad Jellyfish have become routine in recent years, but this year the size of the jellyfish is definitely exceptional,' says maritime biologist

Yaron Drukman | 02.28.24

Thousands of jellyfish clog up coastal Israeli power plant

Phenomenon typical during warm summer months, but rising Mediterranean Sea temperatures is bringing jellyfish to the Israeli shores even in winter

Raanan Ben-Zur | 01.09.24

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