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Türkiye · 2000—2026

Mediterranean monk seal

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  1. Northern Sea of Marmara coast near Istanbul Istanbul coast
    Unidentified Cem O. Kıraç and Harun Güçlüsoy / SAD-AFAG

    The adult female monk seal photographed on 8 December was observed again along the northern Sea of Marmara coast. Mediterranean monk seal · 1 seal

  2. Northern Sea of Marmara coast near Istanbul Istanbul coast
    Unidentified Cem O. Kıraç and Harun Güçlüsoy / SAD-AFAG

    A local observer photographed an adult female Mediterranean monk seal along the northern Sea of Marmara coast. The same animal was seen again two days later. Mediterranean monk seal · 1 seal