Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more
×

Gulf of Eilat

A Red Sea Picasso triggerfish approaches the live camera placed on a reef by Prof Maoz Fine. (Screen capture)
April 19, 2026, 2:57 pm
New site offers travel by armchair to Eilat’s magnificent coral reefs
Website aimed at raising awareness about Gulf of Eilat’s marine wonders; includes virtual safaris through different underwater habitats, a reef live cam, scientific research
By Sue Surkes
A protest against the expansion of activity at the EAPC oil port in Eilat, southern Israel, on February 10, 2021. The sign reads, 'Stop the oil agreement now.' (Egor Iggy Petrenko/Coast Patrol)
December 9, 2024, 10:09 pm
Siding with controversial company, government scraps policy restricting Eilat oil imports
Broad coalition vows to continue fight to protect environment and Eilat corals from oil spills, notes exposure of oil infrastructure to enemy attack during ongoing war
By Sue Surkes
Healthy coral reefs off the coast of Eilat in southern Israel. (Meron Segev)
November 26, 2024, 3:19 pm
Red Sea coral study points to rich microbial life as key to healthy reefs
In discovery that could help rehabilitate damaged ecosystems, Israeli-Australian team using faux reefs finds rich communities of bacteria and invertebrates help corals thrive
By Sue Surkes
Species of Acropora corals sampled in the Gulf of Eilat, southern Israel, for the pharmaceutical research. (Noa Shenkar)
September 24, 2024, 9:34 pm
Researchers raise concerns as medical compounds found in Eilat coral samples
Tel Aviv University team says trace pharmaceuticals in corals are compounding threats to marine ecosystems from climate change, pollution, overfishing
By Sue Surkes
Carrying out measurements as part of the 2023 National Monitoring Program in the Gulf of Aqaba (Eilat). (Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences, Eilat)
August 11, 2024, 6:00 am
Sea surface temperatures continue to rise in Gulf of Eilat — annual report
National Monitoring Program finds coral cover almost back to levels of before March 2020, when storm wreaked havoc, but warns about continued fertilizer and runoff contamination
By Sue Surkes
An oil tanker docks at the Europe Asia Pipeline Company port in Eilat in southern Israel, on May 4, 2021. (Shmulik Taggar)
May 30, 2024, 10:11 pm
Israel aims to boost Red Sea oil deliveries despite environmental risks
Government seeks to shore up economy amid wartime constraints; Eilat mayor, environmental regulators opposed, citing coral reef, history of oil spills
By Reuters and ToI Staff
An anemone at the underwater observatory marine park, Coral Beach, Eilat, May 29, 2009. (Anna Kaplan/ Flash90)
May 16, 2024, 3:02 pm
Environment ministry rejects bid by PM’s office to increase oil activity in Eilat
Ministry rebuffs request to dump policy aimed at protecting Red Sea corals, marine ecosystems, a move that could earn state company an annual $50 million more
By Sue Surkes
A fisherman fishes on a rocky reef in the Mediterranean Sea in northern Israel, December 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
August 17, 2023, 11:23 am
Eastern Mediterranean turning tropical, as warming waters force native species out
In Gulf of Eilat, expert warns corals could bleach if pollution allowed to continue on top of marine heating
By Sue Surkes
An infected black sea urchin dying in the Mediterranean Sea, exhibiting typical symptoms of an exposed skeleton and lost tissue and spines. (Konstantinos Kalaentzis)
May 24, 2023, 9:51 am
Epidemic wipes out all Eilat Bay urchins; coral reefs face suffocation by algae
Experts rush to understand cause of mass die-offs in Red Sea of keystone species that feeds on algae, as pathogenic parasite spreads quickly, killing the creatures within 48 hours
By Sue Surkes
A false killer whale swimming off the coast of Eilat in southern Israel on October 4, 2022. (Omri Omessi, INPA)
October 6, 2022, 7:38 pm
Marine ranger enjoys first known swim by Israeli with pod of false killer whales
Named for similarity of skull to real orcas, the dolphins are seen only once every few years in Gulf of Eilat
By Sue Surkes
Load More
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Paying ToI Community members are invited to comment on articles
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By joining you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Only ToI Community members can comment below articles
Forgot your password? / Send me a login link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.
Back to top
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering allows you to manage your newsletters and alerts and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.