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Greece · observation

Potami Mesokampou, Samos

· North Aegean

Two adult or subadult seals were seen moving together by a researcher.

Species
Mediterranean monk seal
Number of seals
2
Attributed name
Unidentified
Source
Pietroluongo et al. (2022)

About this record

Supporting evidence
https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/167678/1/hydrobiology-01-00026-v3.pdf — Table 4, record 18; original field/citizen-science study. The row gives this observation date and place. Age class and count are as reported; no individual identity is inferred.
Identification confidence
Not recorded
Editorial status
Published by Seal Watch.

Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.

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Pythagorio port, Samos

Adult or subadult seal reported by a fisherman.

Source: Pietroluongo et al. (2022)

Pythagorio port, Samos

Adult or subadult seal reported by a fisherman.

Source: Pietroluongo et al. (2022)