Greece · 2001—2026
Mediterranean monk seal
Seals around Greece.
Follow public seal observations from Greece. Browse published records, explore the places and stories behind them, or share an encounter with the Seal Watch team.
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7 February—26 February
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Months in 2026
Grouped by each record’s archive date. Approximate dates keep their original labels in the records below.
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Date: 2026Reported: Unidentified young seal Lamia Report
Observation: A young seal was photographed and filmed on a road in Arkitsa on the morning of 26 February. Residents and a coastguard officer accompanied it back to the sea.
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Date: 2026Reported: Unidentified Naxos Times
Observation: One seal was reported swimming and surfacing in Tinos harbour on the morning of 19 February. Residents and visitors recorded its appearance.
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Date: 2026Reported: Unidentified Vradini / To Astros tis Thalassis
Observation: One seal was filmed beside a floating pontoon in Paralio Astros harbour on the evening of 7 February. Reports describe it swimming near the harbour and appearing to feed.