Türkiye · 2000—2026
Mediterranean monk seal
Seals around Türkiye.
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13 January—13 September
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Months in 2026
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Date: 2026Reported: Unidentified Anadolu Ajansı (AA)
Observation: Fishers filmed a seal swimming around their boat off Keykubat Beach. Anadolu Ajansı described it as a Mediterranean monk seal. The footage was published on 13 September; the exact observation date was not stated.
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Date: 2026Reported: Unidentified Bodrum Kent TV
Observation: An adult Mediterranean monk seal climbed onto a moored motor yacht in Hebil Bay in the evening. It rested on the boat before returning to the water.
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Date: 2026Reported: Unidentified Demirören Haber Ajansı (DHA)
Observation: A seal identified in the report as a Mediterranean monk seal was filmed near the Ayvalık waterfront. A witness described watching it for about ten minutes before it dived out of view. Reported on 18 April; the exact observation date was not stated.
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Date: 2026Reported: Unidentified İHA / Gündem Fethiye / Bodrum Olay
Observation: A seal described as a young Mediterranean monk seal was filmed swimming between boats in Akyarlar fishing harbour, surfacing several times before leaving view.
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Date: 2026Reported: Unidentified İhlas Haber Ajansı (İHA) / Muğla Gazetesi
Observation: An adult Mediterranean monk seal rested on Koyunbaba Beach and was photographed before returning to the sea. Observers reported a wound-like mark on its tail; no veterinary diagnosis was provided.
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Date: 2026Reported: Unidentified Demirören Haber Ajansı (DHA)
Observation: A seal was filmed swimming close to the quay at Yalıkavak in the morning. It remained in the area briefly before disappearing from view.
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Date: 2026Reported: Unidentified İHA / Antalya Körfez Gazetesi
Observation: An adult Mediterranean monk seal was reported resting on Mermerli Beach at about 11:30. Marine police attended, and the seal returned to the sea.
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Date: 2026Reported: Unidentified Demirören Haber Ajansı (DHA)
Observation: A Mediterranean monk seal came ashore on a hotel beach in Belek and later returned to the sea.