Mediterranean monk seal conservation status surveillance in the Madeiran archipelago
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Mediterranean monk seal conservation status surveillance in the Madeiran archipelago

Dates / Project duration

April 2021 - November 2024 / 44 months

Status

In progress

Location

Madeiran archipelago

Project leader(s)

Instituto das Florestas e Conservação da Natureza (IFCN) ?

Description

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 and involve the Madeiran citizens in monk seal conservation.