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Türkiye · 2000—2026

Mediterranean monk seal

Seals around Türkiye.

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  1. Akyaka, Gökova Bay, Muğla Akyaka
    Badem Cem O. Kıraç and Harun Güçlüsoy / SAD-AFAG

    Badem was free-ranging in shallow water at Akyaka when several people swam with her. The account describes defensive bites after they tried to move her toward the beach. Mediterranean monk seal · 1 seal