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Türkiye · observation

Bitez harbour, Bodrum, Muğla

· Bodrum

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

Species
Mediterranean monk seal
Number of seals
1
Attributed name
Unidentified
Source
İhlas Haber Ajansı / TV100

About this record

Supporting evidence
TV100 video published 14 January describes the encounter as this morning; contemporary İHA syndication documents the same Bitez encounter. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I1EWEshrVo ; https://www.yenicaggazetesi.com/bodrumda-akdeniz-foku-surprizi-500152h.htm
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.

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