Türkiye · 2000—2026
Mediterranean monk seal
Seals around Türkiye.
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5 January—26 August
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Date:Reported: Badem Yaşar Anter and Halil Gür / DHA, Hürriyet
Observation: The known monk seal Badem was seen at Ören Halk Plajı, swimming and resting among boats and beach furniture. This is a wild encounter after the animal had been absent from view for a long period, distinct from the previously recorded 2008–09 visits.
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Date:Reported: Badem SAD-AFAG field update
Observation: SAD-AFAG observers found free-ranging Badem at Hisarönü in the afternoon. She was later moved for a veterinary examination.
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Date:Reported: Badem SAD-AFAG field update
Observation: Badem was found resting on a boat away from shore at Datça.
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Date:Reported: Badem SAD-AFAG field update
Observation: SAD-AFAG representative Sezer Çete observed free-ranging Badem at Palamutbükü during a health check.