Deep-sea wonderland in Israel is declared a Hope Spot
The Palmahim Slide off the Tel Aviv coast houses rare creatures in a delicate, rich habitat of coral gardens, methane seeps and brine pools.
The Palmahim Slide off the Tel Aviv coast houses rare creatures in a delicate, rich habitat of coral gardens, methane seeps and brine pools.
Every summer, Israel’s Mediterranean coast fills with jellyfish, but this year’s swarm is worse than ever with factors such as climate change and pollution to blame.
The hotspot found in the lowest layer of the ocean, just above the seabed, might be the region’s largest mating location for deep-sea sharks.
Dig out the sand toys and don’t forget the sunscreen. It’s time to hit the beach, and here are some of the best Israel has to offer.
Findings could bring to light discoveries such as shipwrecks and submerged villages, ports, and cities from the past 10,000 years.
Archaeological and historical wonders also await under the tepid waters, as well as animal species you might not associate with the Middle East.
Non-indigenous organisms introduced through the Suez Canal are causing irreversible damage, say Tel Aviv University researchers.
Nature and Parks Authority warns curious Israelis to stay out of the water and forgo their coveted selfie-with-a-shark.
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researcher says oceanic crust dates back 300 million years.
Gourmet chefs stir up street food delicacies for city’s foodies; Dinner in the Sky an option, too.
Jellyfish usually seen in Japan migrates to shores of Israel, provides evidence for changes taking place in the Mediterranean Sea.
Israel’s Galilee International Management Institute announces novel collaboration with two Moroccan universities.
Israel’s surf is the star of two new edgy videos that show off the country’s waves as never before.
Coastline development restrictions already exist in the rulebooks, but an Israeli legal eagle is determined to see to it that they are enforced.
Israel’s Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center recently released loggerhead with crushed skull back to the open sea.