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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

בית פרטי בקיסריה. תכנון ועיצוב: ישראל נוטס

From getaway to forever home: Coastal Caesarea retreat becomes couple’s full-time residence

A rare sea-view plot in Caesarea inspired a couple to trade weekend getaways for full-time coastal living in a wood-and-concrete home designed by Israel Nottes, blending openness, privacy and dune-inspired interiors

Gili Kanelbaum | 09.26.25

הקמת חומות הגנה מפני עליית פני הים התיכון באלכסנדריה שבמצרים

Bleak forecast: Climate change's devastating impact on the Mediterranean Sea

The Mediterranean, home to 17,000 marine species—one-third found nowhere else—is under mounting threat from human activity and climate change; its fragile ecosystems face a grim outlook, sparking urgent concern for the sea’s future

Yogev Israeli | 09.16.25

דג זהרון הדור עקץ גבר כבן 40 בחוף פלמחים, ראשון לציון

'It's here to stay': The invasive species rapidly spreading in Israeli waters

An invasive lionfish from the Red Sea is now common along Israel’s coasts, posing ecological threats and occasional danger to humans; while its venomous spines can cause painful stings, experts stress incidents are rare

Alexandra Lukash, Ilana Curiel | 08.11.25

Pollution from Lebanon poses growing risk to Israel's shore, researchers warn

Recent study detects unusually high concentrations of pollutants along Lebanese coastline, including heavy metals such as mercury, lead and cadmium, as well as pharmaceutical residues and plastic-based compounds

Noa Gonen, Zavit | 04.17.25

Israel launches first-ever underwater ordnance clearance project off Tel Aviv coast

Defense Ministry operation off the coast of Rishon Lezion aims to remove unexploded munitions from the seabed; two-year initiative will clear former military testing site and prepare the area for new infrastructure while protecting marine life

Ilana Curiel | 02.18.25

Israeli physicist removed from ‘ghost particle’ research team following Oct. 7

Prof. Dafne Guetta says 'There is no place for discrimination in science,' as she truly hope things will change and that politics will no longer interfere with scientific progress

Yogev Israeli | 02.14.25

A shiver of sharks gather in Mediterranean waters of central Israel

Endangered sandbar and dusky sharks gather off the coast near Hadera's power station, a rare phenomenon that attracts many visitors, yet remains unregulated and risky

Ynet | 11.13.24

צו איסור על השטת כלי שייט קטנים לאורך קו החוף בצפון מועצת חוף הכרמל

IDF issues unusual ban on sailing boats in Mediterranean south of Haifa

Order restricting access to the waters along Israel's coastline is posted by the Shipping and Port Authority; military gives no detail or explanation for the order

Yoav Zitun, Eitan Glickman, Yair Kraus | 11.11.24

Ambitious project seeks to revive Dead Sea while generating green energy

Groundbreaking Israeli research aims to build a canal connecting Dead Sea to Mediterranean and balance water level while generating electricity

Yogev Israeli | 09.10.24

Watch a seahorse give birth off Israel shore

A pregnant male seahorse (yes, male!) was filmed spawning baby seahorses, or fries, at the Ramot Yam Youth Village institute of Mariculture

Lior Ben Ari | 08.15.24

With F-22s and ‘mini aircraft carrier,’ US flexes muscle against Iranian threats

‘While war is not inevitable, US will defend Israel if it were attacked,’ Pentagon vows amid fears of Iranian attack; Biden sends military reinforcements to region, including stealth jets, amphibious assault ship and carrier near Iran; Red Sea also covered

Elyasaf Kosman | 08.10.24

War can't stop nature: record number of sea turtles hatch in Israel

Watch hatchlings begin journey to Mediterranean; 600 sea turtle nests identified across country’s shores

Ilana Curiel | 08.08.24

Houthis burn the American and Israeli flags in protest of the U.S. attack on Houthi targets

Israel fears new front opening as Iranian proxy influence grows in Mediterranean

Iran is actively extending its influence through proxies in Jordan, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Sudan and now focusing on the Horn of Africa - and it intends to target Israel from these areas, i24 reports

i24NEWS | 07.01.24

Gallant says agreement with Hezbollah still possible, Ben-Gvir pushes for war

In cabinet meeting, Gallant says he told Americans that agreement with Hezbollah still possible if they withdraw; Ben-Gvir opposes any solution that does not include full-scale war

Itamar Eichner | 06.28.24