Mediterranean monk seal

Seals around Greece.

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  1. Date: 2026
    Place: Korissia beach, Kea Cyclades
    Reported: Calypso Cyclades Live, citing a local witness post

    Observation: A seal identified in a local witness post as Calypso was reported resting on Korissia beach, Kea, on 27 August. Cyclades Live reproduced the account and reported that MOm had been informed.

  2. Date: 2026
    Place: Beaches around Kythnos Cyclades
    Reported: Calypso MOm, reported by Ecozen

    Observation: MOm reported Calypso resting on several Kythnos beaches in the days before 18 June. The rehabilitated young seal carried a satellite transmitter. This entry groups the reported visits because individual dates and beaches were not supplied.