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Rare sea life is showing up just offshore in Israel

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Rare sea life is showing up just offshore in Israel
100% centerFirst reported by Mako · 16 hours ago
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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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MakoCenter · Hebrew16 hours ago
Rare sea life is showing up just offshore in Israel
N12Center · Hebrew16 hours ago
Rare sea life is appearing just off Israel’s beaches

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