Mediterranean monk seal
Mediterranean Monk Seal: Joint actions in Greece and Cyprus for its protection
The event is part of a broader effort of joint actions in Cyprus and Greece to enhance awareness on the highly significant issue of protecting the Mediterranean Monk Seal “Monachus Monachus”
Two caves chained to protect monk seals
In order to minimize disturbance by tourist boats during the summer, the entrances to two underwater caves where seals reside in the Kaş and Demre districts of the southern province of Antalya have been blocked off with iron chains.
- Read more about Two caves chained to protect monk seals
- Log in to post comments
New study reveals alarming levels of microplastics in stranded marine life
A new study conducted by the Archipelagos Institute for Marine Conservation, titled "First Assessment of Micro-Litter Ingested by Dolphins, Sea Turtles and Monk Seals Found Stranded along the Coasts of Samos Island, Greece," has shed light on the extent of plastic pollution in the Aegean Sea.
Drones and radars fight illegal fishing
Since 2015, WWF Greece has led an effort to protect Gyaros, an uninhabited island in the Cyclades and a Natura 2000 site which hosts the largest colony of the endangered Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus) in Greece.
- Read more about Drones and radars fight illegal fishing
- Log in to post comments
Antalya's Suluada fascinates visitors
Suluada island in the southern province of Antalya - home to white sand, sparkling sea, Mediterranean monk seals and underwater caves for groupers - fascinates visitors. (AA Photo)
- Read more about Antalya's Suluada fascinates visitors
- Log in to post comments
PTT enters in Europa stamp competition with monk seal stamp
Turkey's postal service PTT has entered the Best Europa Stamp competition with a stamp with a drawing of a famous Mediterranean monk seal named Badem (Almond).
The theme of this year's competition is "Endangered Wildlife and Biodiversity."
Endangered monk seals spotted along Turkish Cypriot coast
A Mediterranean monk seal (monacus monacus) family has been spotted on the shores of Turkish Cyprus, giving hope to nature lovers who have been leading struggles to protect and keep the endangered species alive.
NGO laments suspicious deaths of protected seals
A marine conservation institute on Wednesday reported the recent death of seven protected Mediterranean monk seals and said that there was evidence to suggest they had been deliberately killed.
- Read more about NGO laments suspicious deaths of protected seals
- Log in to post comments
Endangered Mediterranean monk seal gets new allies at the Alonissos marine park
New alliances are being forged on the Greek island of Alonissos to bolster the protection of the National Marine Park, an important habitat for the endangered Mediterranean monk seal, among other species.
Danger of pollution on Antalya’s white island
Suluada island in the southern province of Antalya - home to white sand, sparkling sea, Mediterranean monk seals and underwater caves for groupers - welcomes some 2,000 tourists a day during the summer.
- Read more about Danger of pollution on Antalya’s white island
- Log in to post comments