Activists warn that moves to 'strike balance' between economic costs, health benefits of limiting pollution and toxic substances will set back public's protection 'by decades'

Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel says Energy Ministry allowed Greek company to explore deep-sea region despite knowing of site's great sensitivity

Initial findings of monitoring show up to 75% of coral cover harmed by lashing waves, moving sand carpets and objects blown from land into Gulf of Eilat

Cause not immediately clear; in the past, parasites caused massive die-backs of shrimp-like crustacean in Oregon while in Baja California ocean temperatures and nutrients blamed

Around 20 of an estimated local population of 30 to 40 dolphins, endangered in the Mediterreanean Sea, accompany Israel Nature and Parks Authority patrol boat

Red Sea invaders have driven native marine life toward extinction and altered the delicate ecosystem with potentially devastating consequences, marine biologists warn

Scientists begin tagging specimens for research, warn public to stay away, though intrepid divers are expected to frequent underwater site

Resorts offer unbeatable deals to lure budget-conscious visitors back to its pristine beaches, but experts warn of damaging fragile marine ecosystems