Mediterranean monk seal

Seals around Cyprus.

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  1. Date: 2026
    Place: Peyia coast Peyia
    Reported: Unidentified Politis

    Observation: Politis reported video of seals swimming close to the Peyia coast. Its article body describes two seals, while its summary describes one, so the count remains unspecified. Published 9 September; the exact filming date was not stated.

  2. Date: 2026
    Reported: Unidentified Pafos Press

    Observation: One seal was filmed near two people riding a jet ski between Coral Bay and Corallia beaches. Pafos Press reported the encounter on 16 June; the exact filming date was not stated.