like the Tamar Reef pictured here in near Eilat in the Red Sea are a compelling alternative to natural coral reefs, according to a study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers.

“What will remain of Eilat’s tourism if the coral reefs are destroyed,” asks the city’s mayor Eli Lankri, adding that the question of an oil spill is “not if, but when.” MKs ...

These tiles were placed in a healthy, non-urbanized coral reef in the Red Sea's Gulf of Eilat, also known as the Gulf of Aqaba, to allow a diverse community of organisms to accumulate over six months.

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Located beyond Eilat’s port area, the Dolphin Reef offers an awe-inspiring atmosphere and experience for animal and nature seekers. Not only can you observe the dolphins from the floating piers ...

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Such an event was documented in Eilat in the summer of 2017, when sea temperatures increased by more than 4°C in just two and a half days, resulting in extensive mortality of coral reef fish.

As these crucial "reef gardeners" disappear, coral reefs face a growing threat of algal overgrowth ... Unlike other aquariums in Eilat, which became contaminated through seawater circulation, this ...

This is due to the presence of chemical compounds such as oxybenzone, which contribute to the coral bleaching process, and the ultimate decline of reefs. To counter this, scientists in Eilat ...

The southernmost city in Israel, Eilat, has been blessed with a spectacular coral reef. The Eilat coral reef, the northernmost reef in the world and a unique Israeli attraction, is the beating ...