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Rare sea life is showing up just offshore in Israel
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First reported by Mako · Jun 25, 2026
What happened
An N12 travel feature says Israel’s shallow Mediterranean waters are now full of marine life, including sea turtles, stingrays, octopus, cuttlefish and fish. Guides in Haifa and Palmahim said the animals are especially close to shore during mating season, making them easy to spot without traveling far.
- 01Shallow waters off Israel’s coast are attracting sea turtles, stingrays, octopus and cuttlefish.
- 02Guides say mating season is bringing marine animals unusually close to shore.
- 03Bat Galim in Haifa was described as the best spot to see them now.
- 04Palmahim beach is seeing especially large numbers of stingrays this year.
- 05Tel Shikmona’s natural pools were presented as a clear-water refuge.
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