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Türkiye · 2000—2026

Mediterranean monk seal

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  1. Kemer Marina, Antalya Kemer
    Unidentified Cem O. Kıraç / SAD-AFAG in The Monachus Guardian

    Marina staff photographed a young monk seal swimming among boats in Kemer Marina. The pup left the area later the same day. Mediterranean monk seal · 1 seal

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Kaş coast, Antalya Kaş
    Unidentified Cem O. Kıraç / SAD-AFAG in The Monachus Guardian

    A monk seal pup was seen on a pebble beach near Kaş, sheltering by shoreline vegetation. It later returned to the sea on its own. Mediterranean monk seal · 1 seal

  5. Ölüdeniz region, Fethiye, Muğla Fethiye
    Unidentified Cem O. Kıraç / SAD-AFAG in The Monachus Guardian

    Locals photographed a young monk seal pup on a beach near Ölüdeniz. It left on its own later that day. Mediterranean monk seal · 1 seal