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Türkiye · 2000—2026

Mediterranean monk seal

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  1. Konyaaltı Beach, Antalya Konyaaltı
    Unidentified Mehmet Çınar / DHA

    Faik Ardahan filmed two Mediterranean monk seals swimming together close to Konyaaltı Beach just after sunrise. Mediterranean monk seal · 2 seals

  2. Antalya Antalya
    Unidentified Шальнов Кирилл — iNaturalist (borhammere)

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus). Mediterranean monk seal

  3. Antalya Antalya
    Unidentified epistemophagus — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus). Mediterranean monk seal

  4. Bitez harbour, Bodrum, Muğla Bodrum
    Unidentified İhlas Haber Ajansı / TV100

    Fishers filmed a Mediterranean monk seal swimming among boats while pursuing mullet in Bitez harbour. Mediterranean monk seal · 1 seal