Israel Ministry of the Environment - Marine and Coastal Environment

Israel Ministry of Environmental Protection

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Marine and Coastal Environment
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	Sunset on the Mediterranean Sea, Photographer: Ronen Alkalai

	Almog Nature Reserve at Eilat

Updated: 13/08/2007

Israel's Mediterranean and Red Sea coastlines, stretching about 190 kilometers and 14 kilometers respectively, are among the country's most valuable natural assets. They are characterized by a rich diversity of natural, environmental, cultural and economic assets. Their protection - whether from the adverse impacts of pollution or from unwise development - is a national priority.

Israel deals with all aspects of marine pollution: accidental and emergency oil and chemical spills from ships or terminals; polluting discharges from industrial or municipal land-based sources; dumping of waste at sea; and litter in the sea or on beaches. In order to reduce pollution and prevent significant damage to the marine environment, numerous activities are taken, including: prevention, abatement, law enforcement, and scientific research and monitoring.

Files For Download:

		Marine Quality: Cleaner Seas and Coasts, Israel Environment Bulletin, Vol. 32, May 2007
(600KB)

		Strategic Action Plan for the Conservation of the Biological Diversity (SAP BIO) in the Mediterranean Region - National Report of ISRAEL
(489KB)

		Israel on the map: The multifaceted components of environment and sustainable development relating to the Mediterranean Sea and Israel
(2736KB)

	Marine Pollution Control
	Mediterranean Coast
	Protecting the Mediterranean Environment
	Protecting the Gulf of Eilat/Aqaba
	The Dead Sea
	International Cooperation
	Legal Framework
	Cooperation with EcoOcean

	"Clean Coast" Project

Internal links

	Marine Waters Chapter in the book Environment in Israel 2002

	Environment E-Bulletin on Marine and coastal environment

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