Haifa Bay has been a refuge for mariners since prehistoric times.

Haifa Bay is a center of heavy industry, petroleum refining and chemical processing.

Located on the northern slopes of Mount Carmel and around Haifa Bay, the city is split over three tiers.

Another rocket hit a road leading into the hills that overlook Haifa Bay, and while it did not cause widespread damage, it was lethal.

Oil Refineries Ltd.'s vast petrochemical plants have released significant amounts of pollution to the environment around Haifa Bay.

Herzl saw the potential of Haifa Bay for constructing a modern deep-water port.

The residential towers in this largely upscale neighborhood offer a panoramic view of Haifa Bay.

In March 1981, a similar attempt was made when an intruder, using a motorized hang glider reached Haifa Bay, but was caught by Israeli forces.

Haifa Bay is Israel's only natural harbor on the Mediterranean.

In 1934, the Phoenicia glass factory was established in Haifa Bay.