Due to the warming of the Mediterranean Sea, marine species are migrating tens of meters deeper into cooler waters to survive
“Various studies collect fishing data from trawling – that is, a boat that drags a net along the seabed and collects various species – and these studies often also measure the depth at which the species were caught in the net,” said Chaikin.
Research reveals how much plastic debris is currently floating in the Mediterranean Sea, Israel’s coast
“Our model showed a reasonable skill in reproducing the observed distributions of plastics in the marine environment and thus can be used to assess the current status of plastic pollution in the Mediterranean and evaluate the impact of future cleaning actions and management plans.”
Radiocarbon Study May Help Pin Down Date of Biblical Exodus
A recent breakthrough in carbon dating may help archaeologists give a more precise dating for the Exodus from Egypt, linking it to a catastrophic volcanic eruption that many claim explains some of the more spectacular aspects of the Biblical story.
Archaeologists’ DNA Testing May Have Identified Jonah’s Whale
An archaeological dig in Gibraltar may have Biblical significance, indicating that whales were far more common in the Mediterranean than previously thought.
Congrats, Mediterranean, You’re 100 Million Years Younger than We Thought
A new study discovered the Mediterranean is “only” 150 million years old, which has big implications for natural gas exploration in the region.
What do Wine, Snails and a Biblical Color Have to do With one Another?
A winery just north of Jerusalem designed a limited edition vintage wine label in honor of an upcoming exhibit on the blue-dye of ‘Tekhelet.
Israel Remembers Its Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror Below Sea Level
130 Israeli scuba divers memorialized 12 fallen navy commandos 30 meters below Israel’s Mediterranean Sea.
Israel to Rehabilitate Dried-Up Rivers With New Desalination Plants
The plan will include the expansion of pipelines for use in agriculture, and is intended to help Israel to rehabilitate dried-up rivers.
Israel’s Coasts Designated as Important Dolphin Habitat
The beaches of Israel have been designated as an important habitat for dolphins by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Israel, Greece, Cyprus Plan Massive Underwater Gas Pipeline
Plans for an ambitious underwater natural gas pipeline dominated a trilateral summit between Israel, Greece and Cyprus in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki Thursday.
