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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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26
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14 July—20 August

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N ↑Chrysochou Bay · 1 report1Paphos · 2 reports2Peyia · 2 reports3
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  2. Paphos2 reports
  3. Peyia2 reports

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  1. 2026
    Kato Paphos harbour Paphos
    Unidentified Pafos Press / Cyprus Mail

    A seal was filmed swimming and repeatedly diving near the shore in Kato Paphos harbour. Cyprus Mail identified it as a Mediterranean monk seal and reported the encounter on Thursday, 20 August. Mediterranean monk seal · 1 seal

  2. 2026
    Kato Paphos harbour Paphos
    Unidentified Pafos Press

    One seal was seen swimming near boats in Kato Paphos harbour. Onlookers recorded the encounter on their phones. The article explicitly places the sighting on 14 July. Species not recorded · 1 seal