Beit Suidan • Neighbor of the Baha'i Garden

Beit Suidan Beit Suidan is located on the slopes of Mount Carmel, adjacent to the garden...

Explosive sounds will be heard from the David Rafael Institute due to a planned and controlled experiment • Tuesday 11/2/25

Rafael was handed over to the public - The News Corporation: Today, Tuesday 11/2/25,...
General workshops wide
Banner Hani
Carmel Castle banner
Haifa museums banner
Banner Hani
Haifa museums banner
General workshops wide
Live advertising - wide - animated

Beit Suidan • Neighbor of the Baha'i Garden

Beit Suidan Beit Suidan is located on the slopes of Mount Carmel, adjacent to the garden...

Flower of the Week • Common Buzzard

Carmel presents us with flowers in all seasons. In this column...

Breakwaters in front of the Kiryat • A new era for Haifa Bay

After years of delays, an agreement was finally reached regarding the construction of breakwaters in front of the reefs, which are expected to change the face of the bay and raise new hopes for improving the state of the sea and the environment. The decision, which comes after long and complex work, marks an important turning point in the restoration of Haifa Bay.

Hanging a sea hare on a breakwater (photo: Motty Mendelsohn)

Haifa Bay, which for many years suffered from the consequences of severe pollution and sewage, recently began an impressive restoration process. The construction of the Gulf port, which was an important but controversial step, blocked the free flow of the Kishon stream to the sea. Over time, the remains of the construction sank and the restoration process of the bay began, which was a bright spot in terms of the quality of the environment in the area.

Biological cluster in Shuver (Photo: Motti Mendelson)

The restorative power of the bay

The ecosystem of the bay, which had been damaged for many decades, started to come back to life. The breakwaters that are currently being built in front of the reefs are expected to be another milestone in the restoration of the bay. The Chinese breakwater, established as part of a previous restoration project, soon became a living and diverse reef. It attracted many marine creatures, including crabs, seahorses and even exotic fish species such as urchins, sea urchins and parrot fish.

A cluster that attracts fish (photo: Motty Mendelsohn)

Not only do the breakwaters provide a habitat for marine animal species, but they also improve the water quality in the area. The breakwaters are expected to block the wild storms caused by the turbulent sea water and reduce the drift and sand that reach the shores of the islands. As a result, the phenomenon of the need to feed sand to the beach system will be reduced, a process that involved ecological destruction and affected marine life.

A predator in Shovar Bat Galim (Photo: Motti Mendelson)

The economic and environmental consequences

The breakwaters not only protect the local ecosystem, but may also result in considerable financial savings for the residents of the Kariyas and the surrounding area. The reduction in the feeding of sand will lead to cost savings, and will also help prevent the death of marine animals that suffered from the effects of the irregularly injected sand.

Nudity in Rabia (photo: Motti Mendelsohn)

Life in the sea is expected to improve: turquoise water, calmer and clearer water, and large amounts of fish and marine creatures. This is a significant step not only for the restoration of the area, but also for the promotion of the quality of life of the residents of the Kiryats, who will now choose to enjoy clear water, well-kept beaches, and the ability to bathe in the sea without fear of the pollution that troubled them in the past.

A seahorse at Shuver's feet (Photo: Motti Mendelsohn)
Glass worm (photo: Motty Mendelsohn)

The future of Haifa Bay

This transition marks a new era for Haifa Bay. Also, the meaning of the breakwaters is not only an improvement in the state of the sea, but also an improvement in the general quality of life in the area. The bay, which seems to be a continuous struggle with pollution and environmental diseases, is becoming a sustainable tourist area, which will bring nature lovers, divers, fishermen and anyone who wants to enjoy the beauty of the Mediterranean, as it should be.

Brown boater (photo: Motty Mendelson)
Bands over the breakwater (photo: Motty Mendelsohn)

The future looks promising. The residents will enjoy a new era of clean and clear seas, and marine life will flourish again in the bay. At the same time, it must be remembered that the restoration of the bay is a long and ongoing process, and despite the impressive achievements, the road is not yet complete.

Kernon (photo: Motti Mendelsohn)
The Potter's Breaker (Photo: Motti Mendelsohn)

In conclusion, there is no doubt that this is a dramatic change for the better for the Gulf and for all the residents of the region. Time will tell if the improvement in the bay will be for the benefit of the environment and the community, but as of today, the general visibility is encouraging and heralds a new and exciting period by all accounts.

A foreign body on a sandy bed (photo: Motty Mendelsohn)
Flavi... Abu Nafha (Photo: Motti Mendelsohn)

contact: At watsapBy email

Motty Mendelssohn
Motty Mendelssohn
Marine researcher (diving, underwater photography) and marine and environmental ecology for 35 years. Lecturer in the field for about 20 years. You can order a lecture, or a series of lectures accompanied by unique and spectacular photos, taken during many years of research, in Israel and abroad, ecological tours within Israel and tours of the Dead Sea sinkholes • 050-7271157 • [email protected]

Articles related to this topic

24 תגובות

  1. A great article and spectacular photos... good news for marine life and sea lovers... and how nice to read an article written by a true and caring sea lover like Moti - and that's how it feels, unlike "articles on behalf of" - trending articles by impersonating nature spies For conservationists such as the Nature and Wildlife Authorities and the Society for the Protection of Nature. The big concern - if the restoration is successful and the bay will be a wonderful pearl of the sea - the spoofs of nature will look for how to appropriate the sea and the beaches of Kiryat Haim under their definition as a "nature reserve".

  2. Dear Motti, Thank you for this fascinating article and the very important and critical topics discussed in it. Plus, the photos were spectacular in Japan! Cheers!

  3. There used to be waves in Kiryat Yam.
    Build a port, end the waves. That the voucher will be erected, we will say Kaddish over the waves. thanks

  4. Hi Muti
    Personally, I'm a little afraid of setting up such vouchers.
    First it will end the sport of windsurfing in Kiryat.
    Second thing, and you mentioned the subject, the establishment of the Chinese port.
    In my opinion, there was no need for another port, more ships, pollution, traffic, etc. We are not such a big country and certainly in the north we don't seem to need another port. Another thing, if they were to check the consequences of the establishment of the Chinese port, they would realize that this would harm the amount of sand and they would need sand feeding on an annual basis. In my opinion, something like this also happened in the establishment of the beach promenade in Haifa. Places that were sloped with sand in the past, now for part of the year there are only rocks and stones, which makes it difficult to enter/create from the water in a pleasant way.
    Anyway, it's always fun to read your articles

    • Hello Shay
      The promenade itself and the escape of the sand is not because of the port.
      Long before the port was planned, I have photographic documentation that the escape of sand began years ago, the port, which may be hiding the beautiful view, only contributed to the health of the bay in that the waves were extended so that the Kishon, which was in a bad condition, was improved... its sea flow is minimal.
      The bay today is cleaner than it was thirty years ago according to the abundance of animal species.
      Regarding the breakwaters... just building them in front of the reefs will stop the erosion of the beach and bring back animals that disappeared long ago... but as in everything there are advantages and disadvantages... in this case the advantages are increasing.
      Thanks and happy holiday

  5. Thank you for the positive and professional article. The question is whether breakwaters are also planned in front of the Kiryat Yam beaches

  6. Dear Moti, you have brought us happy news
    Who like you knows how much good it will do for Haifa Bay and fishing in Izo!
    Good luck with your important work!

    • Hello Ofer
      I'm sure it will raise the fauna and flora to new levels.
      Happy holiday

  7. Hey
    I enjoyed reading and I looked at each picture with great pleasure. I believe that the breakers will add a lot of life and color to the bay and am a little afraid of unwanted invasive species that will come.
    Happy holiday

    • Hello Roy
      The invaders are already here whether we like it or not.
      If they know how to make a suitable substrate in the shovars and enough niches and burrows for all kinds of animals, the immigration can be mitigated to some extent, natural wars... you know.
      Many thanks and Happy holidays

    • Hello Shlomo
      In this case it will only do good for the bruised and battered Gulf.
      The construction of the vouchers will lead to the development of the fishery, and the bay will begin to live.
      Happy holiday

  8. Hi Muti, finally there is also good news.
    What fun! We will wait and follow to see the welcome and expected change.

    • Hello Neely... when there are good things you must report.
      And this is good news for the inhabitants of the continental Kiryats and the sea creatures that will come.
      Happy holiday

    • Thank you very much Nahum, I always have something to learn more.
      Happy holiday

Leave a comment

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

All the articles are alive

Fears of failure to repay loans by major factions • State Comptroller's Report

(Hai Pa) - The State Comptroller's report for 2023, published on Thursday, 13/2/25, reveals a worrying picture regarding the financial situation of some of the parties, which have a severe deficit...

New group exhibition • "Common Criticism"

On Wednesday, 12/2/25, the opening event for a new group exhibition – "Shared Criticism" took place. An exciting opening event for the new group exhibition of the Incubator for Art, a place of museums...

Pressure chamber • Beware of handling chambers that are not licensed by the Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health told the Hebrew News Corporation: The Ministry of Health once again warns the public against receiving treatment in pressure chambers that have not received approval from the Ministry of Health to operate them...

For the first time at the University of Haifa • The establishment of the School of Medicine was approved

(Haifa) - Due to a shortage of doctors in Israel, the establishment of the School of Medicine at the University of Haifa has been approved. The University of Haifa told Haifa News Corporation: The establishment of the school has been approved...

10 Secrets to a Successful Relationship • Valentine's Day

How will you maintain your relationship? The guide So what are the 10 secrets to a strong relationship, and how tips from the world of mediation can help you manage your relationship better...