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(live here) – At a special meeting held at the Haifa Municipality, ways to ensure the preservation of the unique ecosystem between the Marine Research Institute and the Hulda Gurvitz Promenade were discussed. This is a groundbreaking initiative to preserve the delicate fabric of life in this area, which has not yet been declared a marine reserve.

Avihu Han - Haifa's maritime space in front of the Bat Galim Promenade - discussion at the Haifa Municipality (Photo: Aki Flexer)

A professional meeting to discuss the future of the sea front

The meeting, which was held in collaboration with the Society for the Protection of Nature, the Nature and Parks Authority (RTG) and municipal oversight bodies, included municipal representatives, experts in marine ecology and environmental activists. As part of the meeting, the participants discussed a variety of critical issues relating to the preservation of the area and the reduction of damage to marine habitats.

The initiative: ecological conservation on the sea front

The deputy mayor, Avihu Han, who initiated the meeting, noted that the discussions focused on the need to develop practical solutions to preserve the marine ecology. According to him, an agreement was reached on a series of decisions that will be implemented soon, including the strengthening of fishing supervision in the area, the restoration of damaged areas and the development of eco-tourism infrastructure. Hahn emphasized that this is the first step in an ongoing collaboration designed to balance the needs of the residents with environmental importance.

Haifa's maritime space in front of the Bat Galim Promenade: safeguarding the natural treasures - a discussion at the Haifa Municipality (Photo: Aki Flexer)
Haifa's maritime space in front of the Bat Galim Promenade: safeguarding natural treasures - a discussion at the Haifa Municipality (Photo: Aki Flexer)

Vision: turning the seafront into an ecological reserve

One of the main goals of the meeting is to turn the sea front - from the Marine Research Institute complex to the Rambam Hospital - into an ecological reserve. This, with the understanding that the reserve will ensure the preservation of the unique biological diversity in the area, along with reducing the damage to marine activity.

Dealing with constitutional and regulatory challenges

Despite the common desire to protect the environment, several significant challenges were raised at the meeting. The representatives of the municipality clarified that their authority to act in the maritime space is limited, and they do not even have boats for supervision and enforcement. The party responsible for acting against law violations in this area is RTG, but their abilities are also limited without clear legislation, which defines the area as a marine nature reserve.

Practical solutions to reduce damage to the environment

As part of the decisions made, it was agreed to establish a reporting system to the municipal hotline 106 on unusual activity in the maritime space. In addition, emphasis will be placed on cooperation with RTG and the Society for the Protection of Nature for the purpose of developing enforcement solutions that will ensure the preservation of the ecosystem, despite the limitations of authority.

The meaning of these first steps

According to officials in the municipality and environmental organizations, the meeting is only a first step on the way to solving the area's problems and preserving it. They hope that the cooperation created will continue to lead to important decisions that will protect the marine environment in the future as well.

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  1. An important meeting with important decisions, which could not have taken place before the current term. Kudos to Abyahu Hahn, who is giving his backing to preserving Haifa's unique urban maritime space, which is constantly under various threats.

  2. A marine reserve at Bat Galim beach is requested and will greatly contribute to the enjoyment of swimming in the area outside the lagoon towards Rambam and towards the casino.

  3. The area of ​​the former Bat Galim pool is a public area. The pool was on municipal property and not the casino's.
    What m
    Suddenly he is handed over to Dankner
    Where was such corruption heard?!

  4. Adon Abihu who claims to be "green",
    What about the ongoing ecological hazard that you are a part of as deputy mayor of the wild boar slaughter in Haifa? You don't dare talk about it. Shame on you and the entire administration of this shameful city.

  5. Wow, well done for the awareness and desire.
    Does the municipality not have the tools to declare the Tazar as a tourism and water sports area and to prohibit the entry of motorized vessels?
    This will prevent the net walls from being placed near the shore by the fishing boats.

  6. I didn't understand anything, I asked - "What will happen to the casino area and the Bat Galim pool"
    Will there be a hotel for Dankner or will there be an area open to the sea and the public?

  7. I didn't understand anything, I asked - "What will happen to the casino area and the surf"
    Will there be a hotel for Dankner or will there be an area open to the sea and the public?

    • Read the article again. This time it is about the biological space in the sea off Haifa, not the beach or the casino. Read other articles that dealt with Bat Galim Beach and the casino, where the answers to your questions are known so far…

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