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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24 March—9 September
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Date: 2026Reported: 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.
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Date: 2026Reported: Unidentified Pafos Press / Cyprus Mail
Observation: 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.
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Date: 2026Reported: Unidentified Pafos Press
Observation: 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.
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Date: 2026Reported: 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.
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Date: 2026Reported: Unidentified Pafos Press / Cyprus News Agency (via ink)
Observation: An adult seal was found dead near Neo Chorio on the morning of 24 March. Members of the public notified the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research. The reports did not establish the cause of death.