Türkiye · 2000—2026
Mediterranean monk seal
Seals around Türkiye.
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Date: 2026Reported: Unidentified Demirören Haber Ajansı (DHA)
Observation: A seal identified in the report as a Mediterranean monk seal was filmed near the Ayvalık waterfront. A witness described watching it for about ten minutes before it dived out of view. Reported on 18 April; the exact observation date was not stated.