Fish

Unusual fish caught off Israel's coast may be first of its kind documented in country

The fish appears to belong to the Carangidae family, a group of predatory marine fish that includes jacks and pompanos. The family contains more than 30 genera and over 150 species.

Fish believed to be a Pompano fish caught for the first time in Israel.
The findings reveal that in every hour of trawl dragging, an average of about 53.5 individuals of protected species are caught. Illegal fishing in Gdor Nature Reserve.

More harm than good: The price of bottom trawling in Israel

A Sri Lanka Navy vessel approaches an Iranian Navy vessel IRIS Bushehr (422) during a rescue operation, a day after the crew of a distressed Iranian military ship, IRIS Dena, were assisted in waters south of Sri Lanka, off the coast of Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 5, 2026.

Sri Lanka rescues 40 Iranian sailors from international waters, facilitates return to Iran

The main course at Benny Hadayag was a platter with a whole baked sea bass alongside sweet and regular potatoes (NIS 155-165).

'We wanted to keep Shabbat': Benny Hadayag seafood restaurant in Herzliya becomes kosher - review


How Ashdod saved hundreds of thousands of fish following the season's first rain

Following the first rainfall, oxygen levels in the water dropped, threatening the river's wildlife. The Ashdod Municipality acted to improve water conditions and protect the ecosystem.

The Lachish River is a habitat for fish, turtles, and waterfowl, and serves as a central urban nature space in Ashdod.

10-year-old bitten by moray eel at Eilat beach, requires surgery

The girl was playing with her family at Coral Beach when she was bitten by the fish. The bite caused deep cuts, requiring surgery under general anesthesia.

A moray eel

In the kitchen with Henny: Sweetness in every course

FROM THE first bite to the last spoonful, these recipes let us enjoy the simanim throughout the meal, not just at the beginning.

Henny Shor.

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Israeli scientists find carp can resist a deadly virus

For carp farmers around the world, the holiday favorite has a serious enemy: they are susceptible to several serious viral, parasitic, and bacterial diseases that can reduce their numbers.

Prof. Lior David holds a small fishbowl with carps.

Which fish have the most omega-3 and what are the plant-based substitutes?

Although there are plenty of fish in the sea, they are not all identical. Dr. Maya Rozman clears things up regarding omega-3 consumption – and where to get it.

Mackerels

Amaya: Outstanding culinary experience in Rehovot - restaurant review

The food at Amaya is outstanding. We let chef Oren Asido choose for us, and every dish was not only delicious but also visually arresting.

Some of the dishes made at Amaya restaurant in Rehovot.

The development that makes it possible to maintain the health of edible fish

Ahead of Shavuot, the demand for quality fish is steadily increasing, and a new Israeli development allows breeders to significantly improve the health monitoring of edible fish.

Nitzan Gerzi from the SeaNovation innovation center in Eilat

Home aroma: Three fish recipes with an old-fashioned taste

Sardines, paella, and a pot of fish patties that evoke the scent of home cooking: A variety of fish dishes that awaken childhood memories.

Fish Paella.

Want healthier skin? You should open a can of sardines

Canned sardines are an excellent source of essential nutrients – and among their many effects on the body, they also help maintain skin health.

Canned sardines

UN warns: Migratory freshwater fish are disappearing

A UN report links the rapid collapse to a combination of dam construction, river fragmentation, pollution, overfishing, and climate change impacts.

An aerial view shows a plantation field in the Amazon rainforest during a Greenpeace flyover amid the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), near Centro Novo, state of Maranhao, Brazil, November 13, 2025.