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Türkiye · 2000—2026

Mediterranean monk seal

Seals around Türkiye.

Follow public seal observations from Türkiye. Browse published records, explore the places and stories behind them, or share an encounter with the Seal Watch team.

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  1. Kaş fishing harbour Antalya
    Unidentified Ahmet Acar / DHA, reproduced by Gün Haber

    Ergun Dündar filmed a young Mediterranean monk seal among boats in Kaş harbour. The account describes morning and evening visits on the same day; they are grouped as one report. Mediterranean monk seal · 1 seal