Sea

Israel condemns eastern Libyan parliament's policy flip, ratification of Turkey maritime deal

"Israel strongly condemns the decision of the Libyan House of Representatives to ratify the Maritime Jurisdiction Memorandum between Turkey and Libya."

Turkish Navy's Kilic-class fast attack craft participate in a ceremonial parade during the Denizkurdu-I/2026 Exercise in the Eastern Mediterranean, off the coast of Aksaz, at Marmaris in Mugla, on September 24, 2026.
Architecture: Yashar Architects

Where the sea meets sophistication

Ran (top) and Nidal (bottom), two young green sea turtles, during breakfast in the rehabilitation pool at the Sea Turtle Rescue Center.

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

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


The benefits of a rocky shore

The benefits of rocky seashores, which are abundant in the northern part of Israel, go way beyond a pleasant swim at the beach.

 A rocky shore.

Three men rescued from Kinneret by helicopter - video

Three men who were stranded on a jet ski in the Kinneret for several hours were rescued by a helicopter thanks to a joint effort of Israel Police and Magen David Adom.

 A helicopter hovers over the sea at night (Illustrative).

Beloved orca dies ahead of planned release from captivity

In March, the Miami Seaquarium said it reached a "binding agreement" to return the whale to an ocean habitat within two years.

 Lolita the Killer Whale is seen between shows at the Miami Seaquarium in Miami January 21, 2015.

New sea creature discovered by scientists in the Antarctic

It looks like something out of a sci-fi film but the research team insist that it is one of many of this strange type of underwater life.

 Promachocrinus genus, 2010

Isla Brown Chania: staff who go the extra mile to help guests

A holiday interrupted by a grandchild's ill health but saved by the dedicated staff of Isla Brown Chania.

 THE ISLA BROWN Chania Hotel in Crete – one the most unexpectedly embracing experiences the writer has ever had.

What did divers discover in Belize's Great Blue Hole?

Divers found debris and human corpses during an expedition to the Great Blue Hole off the coast of Belize.

 The Great Blue Hole off the coast of Belize.

World Drowning Prevention Day: Never say it can’t happen in your family

Drownings on beaches and in pools have become an epidemic in the last five years, according to Beterem's CEO.

Dark blue waves on the surface of the open ocean.

This is how you survive if attacked by a shark

Learn how to avoid and respond to shark encounters to ensure your safety while your time at the beach.

Sandbar shark [Illustrative]

Shark Awareness Day: One-third of sharks and rays at risk of extinction

BioDB CEO says shark and ray species are threatened in Israel’s Mediterranean Sea.

 Whale Shark and a diver.

Deadly TikTok challenge killed four people in a matter of months

Authorities in Alabama warn: People jumping off speedboats "to show off on social media" risk death or serious injury.

 A speed boat sails in the Strait of Gibraltar, in Gibraltar, August 10, 2015. The British government on Sunday accused Spain of violating its sovereignty over Gibraltar, saying Spanish state vessels had repeatedly and unlawfully entered its territorial waters without notifying it.