September 2024 - November 2027 / 39 months
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…
April 2024 - March 2027 / 3 years
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…
April 2024 - December 2026 / 33 months
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…
April 2024 - March 2027 / 3 years
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…
December 2021 - June 2026 / 55 months
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…
April 2021 - March 2027 / 6 years
The Project aims to enhance and strengthen the nation-wide participatory "Mediterranean Seal Information & Rescue Network" AFBIKA, to obtain seal sighting data and mitigate negative interactions between humans and monk seals, especially illegal cave penetrations. Monitoring activities are…
April 2021 - March 2027 / 6 years
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…
April 2021 - November 2026 / 68 months
The project aims to improve the conservation status of the species in the region, to survey the full archipelago to identify potential monk seal habitats and mitigate negative interactions with humans. It also focuses on removal of marine litter in caves and awareness-raising activities to inform…
January 2021 - December 2026 / 6 years
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…