(lives here on the beaches) - Not much time has passed since the stairs were replaced at Bat Galim beach and the staircase has already become a habitat. Babies" - tiny fish have already begun to populate the space, and with them other animals.
In general, comparisons of the fauna and flora photographs from the last 5 years in which I focus on my work at Bat Galim beach, show that this year is particularly fruitful and successful in terms of the marine animals observed there. There have always been shoals of schooling fish, whether they are sardines, sardines in masses and more, but as of these days, there is no doubt that this is an increased trend.
Positive madness
These days, different exposures are visible on the sandy soil and rocks. It is true that we have already mentioned that "the whole world has gone mad", so in this context, as far as Bat Galim is concerned, it seems that the "madness" is for the better.
Always spectacular
Happily, from time to time I receive the help of people who notice some fish that they think they have not seen before in the area, or from fishermen who have caught a fish that is not typical for the area and call me to check, the always surprising and spectacular celebration of nature is expanding.
Rock fish
Among the rocks of the breakwater, live a number of cormorants, whose origin is not the Mediterranean, as well as the giant cormorant that entered us from the Red Sea. These carrons have been nicknamed "rock fish", which certainly suits them.
Similarly, between the rocks in front of the abandoned casino building, a significant spawning of fish of various species that are growing rapidly took place recently.
Like a flock of starlings
The mass of flocks sometimes curl up into a ball of fish, depending on the level of threat to them, behaving just like a flock of starlings flying in the sky.
Sushi bar for sharks
Mainly for general information and less relevant to our areas (at least at the moment), we note that it is not recommended to mix in these fish balls, because in simple words, these are like "wild sushi" for blue sharks, for example, which divide the water with a mantle protecting their eyes, so they will not be noticed What is about to go into their mouths, and when they sense that you are in the center of their food ball, it will likely be too late, just like a duck on the range.
There is no shortage of moments
In conclusion, if you will allow me, I will recommend to all of us to concentrate on the good things around us - and such is the sea of Haifa, which does not have a poor moment.
What did I just read? Are there sharks in Haifa's sea so close to the shore????????
spectacular. Nature does not consider terrorists.
Hi Muti
Further to my previous response, please see an article with examples of a project by the state of Alabama to create concrete habitats in the Gulf of Mexico. The project achieved tremendous and proven success:
https://www.gulfshores.com/blog/fishing/whats-biting-report-artificial-reef-expansion/
Hi Muti
Is there any chance of promoting a project of throwing huge concrete structures to depths of 15-30 meters to create habitats that would be along the entire Mediterranean coast of the Land of Israel? Especially in desolate areas where there are no rocks for miles?
Cheers to you my friend Motty Mendelssohn. Have a good week everyone.
Spectacular. All the best to you, my friend Motty Mendelssohn. Have a good week.
Where are the new stairs in Bat Galim? Is it near the casino or the beach?
I don't wade in this beach. Is it the fish or me!/?
I don't want to disturb them.
Hi Muti, another fish that gently bites the bathers is the Mediterranean sea bream. Thanks for the wonderful articles for sea lovers.
Good morning Sharon.
In Bat Galim there is a fish called sargus in the vernacular and it bites a scab or dry skin.
Applying tanning oil can prevent this.
Wonderful week.
Good morning Anat.
I'm sorry from the bottom of my heart that I didn't see your message on Facebook for some reason.
You can send me whatever you want on WhatsApp, including questions, photos and videos, or to the email at the top of the article.
Thank you and have a wonderful day.
Dear Muti You asked what bit me. I don't know the name of the minnows that bit me but they especially liked my feet and ankles. I got out of the water and the next time I put on special beach shoes that I bought in Hawaii (I lived in Hawaii for many years). Didn't help me. The minnows found other places to bite. With that I finished the bathing season and headed to the pool.
Wow cool!
Beautiful pictures and thanks for the article.
I didn't know that so much was happening on the beach near our homes.
I hope it survives and continues to prosper.
You need to demand from the candidate for mayor that this appear in their platform
A colorful and fascinating article, and thank you for all the great information and photographs.
By the way, you mention that people contact you and send videos about identifying different species they encounter. I recently contacted you about this via Facebook, but unfortunately I did not receive a reply. Can you tell me here by what means we can contact you and send you photos or videos?
Thank you for an interesting, moving article
in an exceptional way.
Hope you bring us more interesting topics.
There is no doubt that these days this article
Gives everyone good news.
Hi Emmanuel.
The wonder of the stock of animals this year, the bizzar known by the fishermen are the sardines and the Ethrina from the Red Sea.
and many species of nudibranchs, and even an octopus invading the Red Sea.
And these fried fish are a delicacy, and in my opinion the tastiest even without cleaning them at all, and this is good for calcium escape, you also eat the skeleton.
I am amazed at the article and the wonder, Moti, every year in this season there are huge schools of Bizeri (which the enthusiasts call sardines) especially in the early morning hours and also in the evening you see their jumps in the air of the schools and this is as a result of the entry of predators, mainly sea bream that emerge quickly to devour them. We fishermen have seen the films These thousands of times both inside and outside the water.
By the way, in the taste test, the Bizarre wins by a big margin, despite their tiny size, the size of a finger, they are really a delicacy.
Hello Liat.
Every place has its sea creatures.
Obviously, rocky areas have a large variety of sea animals.
But the sandy sediment also has crabs, worms, sandal fish, bats and more.
Hello Queen .
You have to free dive for most creatures, or dive with tanks.
Hello Sharon.
what bit you
Hello Hana.
I didn't understand, why not go into the sea?
Already three years ago we brought up in the circle the topic of construction and its significance for the marine life. All the opponents of the marina, so-called because of the damage to nature, predict with their own eyes that the concrete, stones and construction created habitats, excellent habitats. Welcome to read.
Link to the article...
A big thank you to Motty Mendelsohn, who makes our life a little more varied beyond the news
That means you can't swim there anymore...
Really spectacular but what about us? I'm afraid to go in the water. I've already bitten, now what?
Where do you enter to swim at Bat Galim beach? (of course to swim and see all this beauty and diversity). I swim at Neve Yam beach and only see blue and sand... not a living soul...
Motty Mendelssohn is impressive.
Cheers to you my friend Motty Mendelssohn. good week
Very beautiful...thanks for the comprehensive and rich description.
No words, just great! What can be seen from the beach? Or with a simple snorkel?
Almost everything filmed. Really spectacular even with a snorkel
Dear Muti
You are a champion, professional and with a huge heart
Thanks to your recommendations I get to swim in the sea this summer without luggage
And thanks to your so spectacular photos, you help us to forget for a while about the challenging situation in Israel and dive with you into the depths of life and the wonderful flora that you convey in the most amazing way that life on land has directly to us.
There is no one like you. I wish there were more
Thank you for your big heart, your patient, professional advice and your magnificent, rich and wonderful articles.
You are an ageless man
The eternal sea child. Shake everything
light
Like! I agree with what was said, thank you Orly
spectacular! Thanks!