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King tides to return to the Bay Area, possibly exposing ocean treasures

A natural phenomenon that typically occurs once or twice a year, a king tide is the highest predicted tide of the year at coastal locations and brings unusually high water levels to these regions.

King tides to return to the Bay Area, possibly exposing ocean treasures
Tower Hotel, Sara and Nirit Frankel Architecture and Interior Design.

New boutique hotel in the Galilee overlooking the sea of Galilee will transform local vacationing

 The sea urchin Diadema setosum before (left) and after (right) mortality. The white skeleton is exposed following tissue disintegration and loss of spines.

Israeli scientists pioneer way to monitor sea urchins as die-offs threaten coral reefs worldwide

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Sip by the sea: a local’s guide to San Diego’s beachside breweries


‘The heart of Orthodox monasticism’: Historic monasteries on Mount Athos damaged by earthquakes

Damage reported at Xenophontos, Dochiariou, and Simonopetra monasteries; centuries-old frescoes affected.

 Gregoriat monastery in Holy Mount Athos.

Hakorazin: The first electric-powered ship in Israel to carry tourists on the Sea of Galilee

Israel launched Hakorazin, the first commercial electric ship, to reduce carbon emissions and air pollution in the Sea of Galilee, marking a breakthrough in sustainable maritime tourism.

 Hakorazin – the commercial electric ship

Why Kosher cruises are a game-changer for observant Jewish travelers - opinion

These cruises are not necessarily easy on the wallet. But for the kosher traveler, it’s the difference between coming along for the ride and actually being a full part of it.

 THE NORWEGIAN CRUISE Line’s Epic in the eastern Mediterranean

Thessaloniki: Where sea, history, and vibrant streets meet your perfect stay


Clio the Sea Butterfly makes history by laying eggs for researchers

Australian scientists aboard the icebreaker ship RSV Nuyina uncovered a host of unique marine creatures during a 60-day expedition near the Denman Glacier in East Antarctica.

 Clio the Sea Butterfly makes history by laying eggs for researchers.

Masters of camouflage: Rare sighting of frogfish spotted in Gulf of Eilat

An unusual sighting of an Antennariidae, or more commonly known as a frogfish, was reported on Saturday in the Gulf of Eilat.

 Antennarius pictus - Painted FrogFish

Glaciers have lost 9,000 billion tons since 1975

"Every millimeter of sea level rise exposes another 200,000 to 300,000 people to annual flooding."

 Glaciers have lost 9,000 billion tons since 1975. Illustration.

Alexandria erodes: Rising sea levels threaten ancient city's foundation

Over the past two decades, more than 280 buildings have collapsed in Alexandria, resulting in the deaths of 85 people.

 Qaitbay Fortress and Alexandria boat harbour, Egypt.

Submerged fort of San Matías rediscovered in Cartagena Bay, Colombia

Built in 1567 by Governor Pedro de Acuña on a sandbank at Cartagena Bay, the Fort of San Matías protected the city from pirate and privateer attacks.

 Facade of Castillo San Felipe de Barajas in Cartagena, Colombia.

Mysterious black devil fish spotted for first time near ocean surface, Spain

The black devil fish is described as "a true predator of the depths" that uses "symbiotic bioluminescent bacteria as bait to lure its prey, in the same way as in the popular movie Finding Nemo."

 The mysterious black devil fish is captured on video for potentially the first time in the shallow waters off Spain