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Read recent published observations from Türkiye. Each entry keeps its original source attribution and a link back to the archive.
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.
Source: Anadolu Ajansı (AA)
Reported 13 Sep 2026 · AlanyaAn 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.
Source: Bodrum Kent TV
1 Jun 2026 · BodrumA 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.
Source: Demirören Haber Ajansı (DHA)
Reported 18 Apr 2026 · AyvalıkA seal described as a young Mediterranean monk seal was filmed swimming between boats in Akyarlar fishing harbour, surfacing several times before leaving view.
Source: İHA / Gündem Fethiye / Bodrum Olay
21 Mar 2026 · BodrumAn 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.
Source: İhlas Haber Ajansı (İHA) / Muğla Gazetesi
3 Feb 2026 · BodrumA seal was filmed swimming close to the quay at Yalıkavak in the morning. It remained in the area briefly before disappearing from view.
Source: Demirören Haber Ajansı (DHA)
22 Jan 2026 · BodrumAn adult Mediterranean monk seal was reported resting on Mermerli Beach at about 11:30. Marine police attended, and the seal returned to the sea.
Source: İHA / Antalya Körfez Gazetesi
16 Jan 2026 · AntalyaA Mediterranean monk seal came ashore on a hotel beach in Belek and later returned to the sea.
Source: Demirören Haber Ajansı (DHA)
13 Jan 2026 · AntalyaPhotographic observation identified on iNaturalist as Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus).
Source: Анастасия Нефедова — iNaturalist (anastasiya_nefedova)
9 November 2025 · TürkiyeA monk seal swam among boats by Kumbahçe Pier near midday and was filmed by boat operators.
Source: İhlas Haber Ajansı
23 Oct 2025 · BodrumSAD-AFAG diver Selçuk Arı filmed one Mediterranean monk seal swimming underwater off Kemerönü.
Source: Selçuk Arı / DHA
2 Jun 2025 · KuşadasıPhotographic observation identified on iNaturalist as Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus).
Source: simge_1 — iNaturalist
2 May 2025 · Muğla