What to know before you dive Marine life identification adds a layer of curiosity to every dive, turning colors, movement, and quick underwater glimpses into a better understanding of species, behavior, and reef roles. 1 The source presents species divers may encounter in different regions of the world, including manta rays, nudibranchs, lionfish, and reef […]
Sharks of the Mediterranean Sharks are an essential part of the Mediterranean’s marine ecosystem. Despite their fearsome reputation, most species pose little danger to people and play an important role in keeping marine populations in balance. Contents Key Shark Species Habitats and Depths Behaviour, Diet and Conservation Diving With Sharks: Preparation and Safety Where to […]
Beauty Best Admired from a Distance The underwater world is full of color, beauty and remarkable life. As divers, we are visitors, and our first rule is simple: look, but do not touch. It protects both fragile marine habitats and us. Some of the most striking animals are also among the most dangerous. Here are […]
The whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is the largest fish known today. Whale sharks are long-lived. A 2020 radiocarbon study validated ages up to 50 years, but their maximum lifespan remains uncertain. Despite their enormous size and wide mouths, they are filter feeders. Their diet consists mainly of plankton, including microscopic animals and plants, along with […]
Every summer, swarms of jellyfish arrive along Israel’s coast and disrupt a swim in the Mediterranean. Nomad jellyfish blooms can disrupt swimming, fishing, and coastal infrastructure. Before you give up on the sea and head for the nearest swimming pool, take a closer look at this remarkable animal. A jellyfish is an invertebrate that usually […]
Corals and sea anemones belong to the class Anthozoa. Its Greek name, “flower animals,” evokes their extraordinary colors and forms. Even the finest garden blooms have competition beneath the sea. Dive or snorkel over a coral reef and you enter a world crowded with life. Many reef-building corals thrive in clear, nutrient-poor water with help […]
While winter takes its time arriving in Israel, far to the north in the Arctic lives the world’s largest land predator: the polar bear. Its hollow hairs are translucent, but from a distance the coat looks white or cream. That appearance has earned it the name ‘white bear’ in many languages. Thick body fat and […]
