Marine Life
Loggerhead turtle rescued off the coast of Haifa after sea pollution, fishing line caused injury
"Halil, the sea turtle that was rescued off the coast of Haifa, reminds us all of how beautiful, exciting, and vulnerable the nature around us is," said Haifa's Mayor, Yona Yahav.
WATCH: Two sperm whales spotted off coast of Ashdod by University of Haifa researchers
Does the US Navy have trained kamikaze dolphins operating in the Strait of Hormuz? - explainer
Sperm whale found dead on Israeli beach near Gaza border, cause of death unknown
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.
Israeli researchers: Set global standards for marine plastic pollution - study
TAU researchers explain that marine plastic pollution comprises many different types of plastic and plastic products of various shapes and sizes.
Seventh beached dolphin in Israel dies on shoreline this year
The dolphin was found by passerby's on the beach exhausted.
Whales engage in social and cultural learning, study indicates
“We know that whales and dolphins are incredibly intelligent and must have complex social lives."
Israeli firm launches pilot in San Diego for eco-friendly shoreline armor
ECOncrete's COASTLOCK Tide Pool Armor could protect shorelines against erosion and storm flooding while also preserving tide pool habitats for marine life.
Dolphins spotted swimming near the coast of Netanya - WATCH
The sighting featured an estimated 8 individuals, including two calves. The school was seen playing amidst the waves.
Pharmaceutical residuals found polluting marine life on Israel's coasts
Unlike other pollutants, pharmaceuticals, which are not fully metabolized in the body, are designed to affect biological systems in even very small amounts.
Mediterranean dolphin spotted off Haifa's coastline - WATCH
IMMRAC researchers noted that the particular dolphin spotted on Saturday was healthy and didn't present any signs of weakness or disease.
New study shows dolphins can learn to use tools
The scientists speculated that this behavior happens mostly when a shortage of food occurs.