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.

Rescuers pose with Flute the turtle
Researchers at University of Haifa spot two sperm whales off coast of Ashdod, June 8, 2026.

WATCH: Two sperm whales spotted off coast of Ashdod by University of Haifa researchers

A bottlenose dolphin responding to its trainer's hand gestures.

Does the US Navy have trained kamikaze dolphins operating in the Strait of Hormuz? - explainer

A mother sperm whale and her calf off the coast of Mauritius.

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.

Kite skiing in the Swiss Alps 521

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.

Eilat's Coral Beach Nature Reserve has stunning reefs and an abundance of marine and fish life.

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.

‘THE PLASTIC plate and utensils are a symbol of modernity and the environmental destruction brought about by mankind through uncontrollable dumping and pollution.’

Seventh beached dolphin in Israel dies on shoreline this year

The dolphin was found by passerby's on the beach exhausted.

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Whales engage in social and cultural learning, study indicates

“We know that whales and dolphins are incredibly intelligent and must have complex social lives."

Carcasses of hunted Pilot whales lay on the quay in Jatnavegur, Faroe Islands

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.

ECOncrete's eco-friendly COASTALOCK Tide Pool Armor is seen alongside construction equipment.

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.

A dolphin seen swimming next to the boat.

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.

Prof. Noa Shenkar sampling ascidians.

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.

Orli the dolphin next to his dead friend

New study shows dolphins can learn to use tools

The scientists speculated that this behavior happens mostly when a shortage of food occurs.

Dolphins [Illustrative]