Türkiye · observation
Ören Halk Plajı, Milas, Muğla
· Ören
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.
- Species
- Mediterranean monk seal
- Number of seals
- 1
- Attributed name
- Badem
- Source
- Yaşar Anter and Halil Gür / DHA, Hürriyet
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- The original Hürriyet page was updated and created on 26 August 2009. Its headline and body say Badem appeared at Ören and that he was seen there that morning; the article describes the same-day beach encounter. The source reports crowd interactions but this archive record preserves only the observation. Source: https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/gundem/denizde-badem-korkusu-12352008
- Identification confidence
- Not recorded
- Editorial status
- Published by Seal Watch.
Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.