Jellyfish

F-15 pilot saw Iran's 'jellyfish' drone formation when jet was shot down during Epic Fury - report

A US F-15 pilot who was shot down over Iran in April described observing a coordinated formation of Iranian drones resembling a “jellyfish,” according to multiple sources cited in a CNN report.

A US Air Force F-15 fighter jet during an exercise, March 28, 2023; illustrative.
Jellyfish in Tel Aviv

The jellyfish are already here: This is what you must know before entering the sea

A jellyfish at Ashkelon beach

No panic: How to properly treat a jellyfish sting

 A jellyfish is seen near a boat by the coast of Haifa at the Mediterranean sea, Israel July 25, 2022.

Rare giant phantom jellyfish found near Argentina during early February mission


New box jellyfish species found in Hong Kong's waters - study

Box jellyfish, scientifically known as class Cubozoa, includes some of the highly venomous marine animals that are widely known in tropical waters, the study said.

AT LEAST eight types of Jellyfish populate Israeli waters, most of which don’t sting

Should we be concerned about this year's massive jellyfish swarm?

The unusually large pools of jellyfish sitting along Israel’s northern border are not an urgent cause of concern, said Prof. Dror Angel of the University of Haifa.

 A bloom of jellyfish along the Haifa coast.

Huge hordes of jellyfish spotted swarming around Haifa

Video showed untold thousands of jellyfish dotting the waters around Haifa as far as the eye can see.

 A huge swarm of jellyfish is seen as far as the eye can see in the Haifa Bay off the coast of Israel, on July 20, 2022.

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Israel's jellyfish season arrives, might as well wade in and enjoy it

Where do Israel's jellyfish come from, what should you do if you get stung, and how long will they stay? We talked to some experts.

 Illustrative image of jellyfish.

Jellyfish season in Israel: What to do if you get stung

MDA paramedic Aryeh Myers gave some helpful advice on what to do if a person comes in contact with a jellyfish.

Nomad jellyfish (Rhopilema nomadica)

Jellyfish season in Israel: What to do if you get stung

Magen David Adom (MDA) paramedic Aryeh Myers gave some helpful advice on what to do if one comes in contact with a jellyfish.

Nomad jellyfish (Rhopilema nomadica)

New study discovers where Israel's jellyfish come from

A University of Haifa study found that Israel's jellyfish come from the beaches opposite the eastern side of the Nile Delta.

AT LEAST eight types of Jellyfish populate Israeli waters, most of which don’t sting

Mind readers: Caltech scientists find way to watch jellyfish's brain activity

Caltech scientists hope to use the knowledge they gain from observing jellyfish brains to understand nervous systems in general.

AT LEAST eight types of Jellyfish populate Israeli waters, most of which don’t sting

Significant increase in jellyfish related injuries on Israel's beaches

Over the last two months, some 29 incidents of jellyfish stings have been reported by Magen David Adom, with 16 of those requiring paramedic assistance and further treatment in a hospital.

AT LEAST eight types of Jellyfish populate Israeli waters, most of which don’t sting