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Türkiye · observation

Koyunbaba Beach, Bodrum, Muğla

· Bodrum

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.

Species
Mediterranean monk seal
Number of seals
1
Attributed name
Unidentified
Source
İhlas Haber Ajansı (İHA) / Muğla Gazetesi

About this record

Supporting evidence
Contemporaneous reports describe one seal on 3 February 2026. Species identification follows the sources. Source: https://www.muglagazetesi.com.tr/bodrum-haberleri/bodrum-kiyisinda-akdeniz-foku-goruntulendi-207116h ; https://www.iha.com.tr/mugla-haberleri/bodrumda-akdeniz-foku-ilgi-odagi-oldu-372903730
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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