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Türkiye · 2000—2026

Mediterranean monk seal

Seals around Türkiye.

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  1. Mordoğan coast, Karaburun Peninsula, İzmir Mordoğan
    Unidentified SAD-AFAG field team in The Monachus Guardian

    Researchers encountered a newborn monk seal pup with its mother during cave checks. Three female seals were also seen outside the cave at different times that day; overlapping identities prevent a total count. Mediterranean monk seal