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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.


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.


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.


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 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".
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!
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
at last. Mickey.
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
Thank you for the positive and professional article. The question is whether breakwaters are also planned in front of the Kiryat Yam beaches
Hello Yaakov as far as I understood...positive
Happy holiday.
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
Magnificent article and such detailed explanations, thank you Muti.
Thank you very much Moshik and Happy Holidays
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
But isn't this intervention likely to cause ecological harm in the northern coastal areas of the Gulf?
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
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
You did it again and gave more of your knowledge about life in the sea, thanks Alof.
Thank you very much, hello and happy holidays.
As usual, an interesting and enriching article even for a sailor like me
Thank you very much Nahum, I always have something to learn more.
Happy holiday
Great article!
Bright and happy Hanukkah!
Thank you very much Rachel.
Happy Christmas