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Five sea turtles return to nature after rehabilitation, Israel Nature and Parks Authority announces

The Israel Nature and Parks Authority released five rehabilitated turtles on Friday as tens of thousands visited nature sites during the Rosh Hashanah holiday.

Ran (top) and Nidal (bottom), two young green sea turtles, during breakfast in the rehabilitation pool at the Sea Turtle Rescue Center.
Following a warning issued by the Health Ministry regarding the water quality in the Sea of Galilee, an empty beach is seen at Hukok Beach, northern Israel, September 8, 2026.

Kinneret takes hit as water level drops amidst Israel's desalination plant shutdowns

A group of migrants wade away after trying to board a crowded inflatable dinghy and leave the coast of northern France in an attempt to cross the English Channel to reach Britain, at the beach of Petit-Fort-Philippe in Gravelines, near Calais, France, May 23, 2026

More than 150 migrants rescued by French, British teams after boat caught fire in English Channel

United Hatzalah ambulance boat in the Sea of Galilee.

Three teenage boys rescued by United Hatzalah in Sea of Galilee after drifting to deep waters


‘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