In their article titled  Holocene sea-level rise and coastal aquifer interactions: Triggering mechanisms for environmental change and impacts on human settlement patterns at Dor, Israel Prof. Dorit Sivan, Prof. Assaf Yasur Landau from the Department of Maritime Civilizations, together with their international research team, delve into the effects of sea-level variations on Israel’s Carmel Coast. Their study reveals the transformation of the coastal environment and settlements, notably Tel Dor, due to sea-level rise. The research, featured in Quaternary Science Reviews, provides valuable insights into the impact of rising sea levels on coastal aquifers and the formation of wetlands, emphasizing the long-term risks faced by low-lying coastal regions.