Marine biology
How a BGU researcher is manipulating crustaceans to protect the environment – and fight disease
Ben-Gurion University’s Prof. Amir Sagi is creating monosex crustacean populations to transform agriculture and protect ecosystems
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Marine researchers rescue sea turtle tangled in fishing line off the coast of Caesarea
'I noticed two shadows in the water': Two sharks spotted at Beit Yanai Beach
Chaos theory can be used to detect diving patterns in marine life - study
After monitoring an electronically tagged narwhal for 83 days, researchers noticed irregular diving and surface resting behavior.
Meet the epaulette shark - the only shark species that can walk
Epaulettes have adapted and developed an ability to walk on land which helps them hunt for food in places other sharks cannot reach.
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.
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.
New feeding spot for humpback whales discovered near South Africa
Whups, grumbles, whup-grumbles and tonals are the names of some of the whale calls picked up by researchers and serve as clues to understand the area's significance.
A small whiskered world: Facial hair across the animal kingdom
Which animals have facial hair, like whiskers or a mustache, and what do they do with it?
Sandbar sharks travel furthest than ever tracked
Sandbar sharks are known to have traveled to Cyprus and Egypt, but they were recently tracked in Sicily.
Marine protected areas harmed by overfishing, human pressures - TAU Study
The Tel Aviv University study pointed to a strong “edge effect” in MPAs, i.e. a sharp 60% reduction in the fish population living at the edges of the MPA compared to core areas.
Whales engage in social and cultural learning, study indicates
“We know that whales and dolphins are incredibly intelligent and must have complex social lives."
Sperm whale spotted off Israeli coast in rare sighting - watch
Steps are being taken to ensure that the whale was not harmed by the oil spill that brought tar to Israel's shores.
