Fishing
Fifty-five detained Iranian fishermen freed in UAE, embassy says
The fishermen were detained by the UAE's coast guard in recent months due to "special conditions" in the region, Iran's embassy in the UAE stated.
Marine researchers rescue sea turtle tangled in fishing line off the coast of Caesarea
IDF troops combatting Hezbollah drone threat with borrowed fishing nets - report
Japan seizes Chinese fishing boat, arrests skipper for fleeing inspection
6,000-year-old copper fishing hook discovered in Ashkelon
The hook measures 6.5 cm long and 4 cm wide and is one of the oldest to ever be discovered.
Australia's dead fish mystery has been solved
The deaths of thousands of fish, found floating near the town of Menindee, has now been explained by scientists.
Gaza fisherman gets new outboard engine after a decade's wait, as Israel relaxes curbs
After Hamas seized control of Gaza in 2007, the flow of goods was restricted.
Man saved by insulated suit after struck by lightning while fishing on beach
A man is lucky to be alive after he was struck by lightning while fishing with his friend
Fish stocks worldwide won't be sustainable due to climate change, overfishing - study
Researchers used computer models to determine the exact climate change levels at which fish stocks could not increase.
Scientists discover new species of mysterious deep-sea creatures
Bathynomus, a group of isopods that live in the deepest parts of the ocean, is distantly related to decapods, such as shrimp, crabs and lobsters.
The International Carp Fishing Competition to take place in Galilee
Contestants are judged on the size/quality of individual catches, with the heaviest fish caught in the competition’s history measured 17 kg.
Seabirds follow fishing vessels to find food sources – study
Northern Fulmars in UK waters often follow shipping vessels themselves and eat fishing waste thrown overboard.
Earliest evidence of fly-fishing unearthed on Jordan River
A new study by Tel-Hai College and international archaeologists showed that ancient fishermen in Israel employed incredibly sophisticated technology.
Israel restored Gaza's fishing zone, reopened Kerem Shalom despite riots
Both locations were closed during Operation Guardian of the Walls in May, and had not been restored.
