Projects supported

As Mediterranean monk seal populations grow, so do threats. Indeed, more interactions between human and monk seals are observed, especially from the tourism sector. Close to 20 % of Greece’s territorial waters are designated as protected areas, of which 99% are Natura 2000 areas. However, the…

Touristic and other recreational activities are the main threats to the Mediterranean monk seal in Cyprus. In order to better understand those pressures and their impacts on the species, the project will study the physical disturbance and noise pollution that is primarily caused by touristic boats…

In Lebanon, the project coordinated by IndyAct aims to implement a national consultation in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and the University of Balamand that will engage experts, civil society, and other relevant stakeholders in forming a national monk seal coalition. Interested…

This project, led by Delphis, seeks to address the critical lack of suitable habitats for these endangered marine mammals and foster a new generation of conservationists through an integrated educational program. Since 2010, over 100 sightings of Mediterranean monk seals have been recorded along…

The project aims to integrate the successful model of the Gyaros marine conservation initiative into the Greek Marine Protected Area (MPA) system, aligning with the EU Biodiversity strategy for 2030. The strategy calls for 30% of European marine areas to be well-managed MPAs by 2030, with 10%…

The overall objective of the Project is to support the Contracting Parties of the Barcelona Convention to implement the Priority Goals stated in the newly updated Regional Strategy for the Conservation of Mediterranean Monk Seal. This will be done in synergy with the IMAP and the Ecosystem Approach…

This project aims to prepare countries of the Eastern Adriatic for the return of the monk seals by creating structures and capacities for the protection of the species. The preparation for the project started in 2017 when MOm, supported by EuroNatur (EN), carried out a monitoring of the population…

Over the past 20 years, concerted efforts have seen the Cabo Blanco monk seal population soar from a mere 100 individuals to over 350, with annual pup production rising from 26 to an impressive 80 births. These achievements, made possible through meticulous conservation strategies, underscore the…