Cyprus · 2006—2026
Mediterranean monk seal
Seals around Cyprus.
Explore sourced seal records around Cyprus, from Chrysochou Bay and Paphos to studies of the north coast. Dates and locations retain the limits of each source.
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Date:Reported: Unidentified Cyprus DFMR report via Pafos Press / Cyprus Mail
Observation: A young seal pup previously seen alone in Kato Paphos was reported swimming with its mother in Paphos waters. The report dated 3 February says foresters saw the pair the previous day; neither animal is individually named.
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Date:Reported: Unidentified My Journey / Pafos Press
Observation: One Mediterranean monk seal appeared in shallow water at Kato Paphos harbour at about 08:00 and remained there for several hours, according to local eyewitness reports.