Mediterranean sea fish strengthened amidst Gaza War 
By ZIV REINSTEIN/WALLA! EU Source: jpost 11/29/2023
ZIV REINSTEIN/WALLA!
Credit: NATURE AND PARKS AUTHORITY, Rotem Sde

The fall 2023 fish survey, postponed due to the war, revealed a surge in fish quantities, including rare species like red spiny, signaling improved conditions in the Mediterranean Sea.
 

Every two years, the Nature and Parks Authority conducts an extensive marine survey (Bioblitz) to assess fish populations, their size, invertebrates, and algae. This survey takes place in both marine reserves and control areas outside these reserves, enabling a comparison of protected and non-protected zones over time.

 
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