Marine

'Once-in-a-generation' expedition sets sail to survey famed polar expedition ships

The targets of the new survey include Quest, a schooner-rigged steamship captained by Sir Ernest Shackleton, and Terra Nova, Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s whaler and polar expedition vessel.

The Quest, captained by Sir Ernest Shackleton; illustrative.
Sea turtle rescued from fishing lines off the coast of Caesarea.

Marine researchers rescue sea turtle tangled in fishing line off the coast of Caesarea

Rescuers pose with Flute the turtle

Loggerhead turtle rescued off the coast of Haifa after sea pollution, fishing line caused injury

Researchers at University of Haifa spot two sperm whales off coast of Ashdod, June 8, 2026.

WATCH: Two sperm whales spotted off coast of Ashdod by University of Haifa researchers


Israeli Aerospace Industries' Heron UAV to fly for EU

The estimated scope of the deal is tens of millions of dollars, and it is another expression of confidence in the capabilities of the marine Heron UAV.

IAI Heron UAV

'Environmentally friendly' dishes damage marine environment - study

"While you may be calming your conscience, you're still liable to be polluting the environment," said Prof. Shenkar on the use of bioplastic dishes.

Bioplastic plates hanging underwater in an experiment to test how environmentally friendly they are

Comptroller report says port construction is detrimental to environment

The Environmental Protection Agency suggested that the best thing would be to increase the supply output from the already-existing ports in the country.

A general view shows seagulls in Ashdod port as a storm approaches Israel's shores January 4, 2018

Ex-US Marine on trial in Russia taken for emergency surgery

Russia informed the US embassy that Whelan had undergone the surgery on Thursday.

Former US Marine Paul Whelan, who was detained and accused of espionage, is escorted inside a court building in Moscow

Marine Corps prohibit the public display of the Confederate Flag

The new command is intended for "immediate execution," according to the New York Times.

Supporters of Confederate statues and symbols in Lexington, Virginia