The common dolphin population inhabits the southern region of the coastline. They are mainly observed in the coastal waters off Ashdod and Ashkelon, at water depths of 15-30 meters. Data collection started in 2016 when the group included up to 37 mature individuals, though since 2020 only the same 15 adults have been observed. Overall, 64 individuals have been documented. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species the…
The bottlenose dolphin population inhabits the entire coastline, mainly observed between bottom depths of 30-60 meters. Since 2005, when data collection began, 396 individuals have been documented. The local population's body size is relatively small, and their diet is mainly composed of fish. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species the Mediterranean population is listed as “least concern.” Tursiops truncatus Adi First seen: 2000, Last seen: 2016, area:…
The Israeli dolphins and whales' catalogue collates data from our surveys since 2005 when digital cameras were incorporated into our protocols in Israel. Dolphins are classified as residents when they have been sighted on five or more occasions. Visitors are classified as being sighted less than five times.The study area is divided into three regions- North (N), from the Israeli-Lebanon maritime border to Hof-HaCarmel; Centre (C), from Hof-HaCarmel to Palmachim; and…
Experts say sharks are the victims of disruption to their natural habitat and food supply due to overfishing, bringing them closer to the shore.
Chasing a storm! at the Water chemistry lab“The effect of major storms on the base of the food-web in the East Mediterranean Sea”The effect of extreme climatic events on oligotrophic ocean ecosystems is an important area of research, particularly with predictions of climate warming and increased storm frequency and intensity.The aim of this project is to characterize the nutrient dynamics and biogeochemical changes before, during and after major winter storms.…
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October 2023 Find all new updatesfrom the station overthe summer, andhappy Rosh HaShana to all!
Dendronephthya hemprichi New coral invasive species in the mediterranean sea
This catalogue is a collection of uniquely identified bottlenose dolphin dorsal fin photos from the Israeli population. The following information is indicated for each dolphin: first and last sighting, area (S=South, C=central, N=North), sex if known, and other essential information.
PhD CandidateBacterial populations Facebook Twitter Linkedin Tal.zvi.kedem@gmail.comProject: Deep sea Bacteria at Hydrocarbon rich Cold seeps.Academic EducationTowards a Ph.D. in marine biology at the Faculty of Marine Sciences at the University of Haifa. Research on deep sea microorganisms. Led by Prof. Dan TChernov and Dr. Maxim Robin Blum (ILOR).Haifa University's M.Sc. in Marine Biology at the Faculty of Marine Sciences. Characterization of bacterial populations in sediment under anthropogenic influences. Led by…
