Fishing

Iranian fishermen scramble for loot from sunken container ship after explosion

A massive shipment containing hundreds of brand-new iPhones, luxury French perfumes, and other consumer goods spilled into the sea following the sinking of the container ship "GFS Pride."

Boats are seen anchored at the Five-Step local fishing harbour in the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on September 5, 2026
 Fishermen unload their catch on May 16, 2026 along the Strait of Hormuz on Qeshm Island, Iran.

Fifty-five detained Iranian fishermen freed in UAE, embassy says

Sea turtle rescued from fishing lines off the coast of Caesarea.

Marine researchers rescue sea turtle tangled in fishing line off the coast of Caesarea

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IDF troops combatting Hezbollah drone threat with borrowed fishing nets - report


Big fish in a warm pond: how has pollution impacted fish? – study

The findings of this study directly contradicted previous predictions on how climate change will impact fish populations.

An environmental company is removing dead fish downstream from the site of the train derailment that forced people to be evacuated from their homes in East Palestine, Ohio, U.S., February 6, 2023

6,000-year-old copper fishing hook discovered in Ashkelon

The hook measures 6.5 cm long and 4 cm wide and is one of the oldest to ever be discovered.

 A 6,000-year-old copper fishing hook was unearthed during excavations in the southern port city of Ashkelon.

Australia's dead fish mystery has been solved

The deaths of thousands of fish, found floating near the town of Menindee, has now been explained by scientists.

An environmental company is removing dead fish downstream from the site of the train derailment that forced people to be evacuated from their homes in East Palestine, Ohio, U.S., February 6, 2023

Gaza fisherman gets new outboard engine after a decade's wait, as Israel relaxes curbs

After Hamas seized control of Gaza in 2007, the flow of goods was restricted.

A Palestinian fisherman stands in a boat at the seaport of Gaza City September 26, 2016

Man saved by insulated suit after struck by lightning while fishing on beach

A man is lucky to be alive after he was struck by lightning while fishing with his friend

 A general view of Haifa Port on July 24.

Fish stocks worldwide won't be sustainable due to climate change, overfishing - study

Researchers used computer models to determine the exact climate change levels at which fish stocks could not increase.

Fish are seen swimming below the Mediterranean Sea, where climate change has forced many animals to swim to new depths.

Scientists discover new species of mysterious deep-sea creatures

Bathynomus, a group of isopods that live in the deepest parts of the ocean, is distantly related to decapods, such as shrimp, crabs and lobsters.

Bathynomus

The International Carp Fishing Competition to take place in Galilee

Contestants are judged on the size/quality of individual catches, with the heaviest fish caught in the competition’s history measured 17 kg.

Two men fishing for carp in Israel's Sea of Galilee (Kinneret).

Seabirds follow fishing vessels to find food sources – study

Northern Fulmars in UK waters often follow shipping vessels themselves and eat fishing waste thrown overboard.

 Northern Fulmar.

Earliest evidence of fly-fishing unearthed on Jordan River

A new study by Tel-Hai College and international archaeologists showed that ancient fishermen in Israel employed incredibly sophisticated technology.

 Prehistoric fishing tools from Dureijat.