Understanding habitat use
The aim was to establish the season, the frequency and the coastal caves in which the Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus) visits for breeding and recuperation, and to identify the individuals that use coastal caves.
Project · 2016–2024
Assessment of the Mediterranean Monk Seal Population and Habitats Project
Communication and education activities have been carried out to raise awareness of the Mediterranean monk seal.
- Period
- 2016–2024
- Coordination
- Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change (General Directorate for Protection of Natural Assets)
- Support
- Zoological Society of London-EDGE (2016-2018); Prince Bernhard Nature Fund (2018-2021); Endangered Landscapes Programme (2019-2024)
- Partners
- Marmaris Municipality, Marmaris National Parks Management
Where?
Coasts the project spans
- 01Coastal strip from Gökova Bay to Yedi Adalar in AntalyaMonitoring and conservation activities under the Endangered Landscapes Programme
What we do
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Awareness
Communication and education activities have been carried out to raise awareness of the Mediterranean monk seal.
01Understanding habitat use+
The aim was to establish the season, the frequency and the coastal caves in which the Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus) visits for breeding and recuperation, and to identify the individuals that use coastal caves.
02Awareness+
Communication and education activities have been carried out to raise awareness of the Mediterranean monk seal.
Monitoring the life of a species
Support
- 2016-2018
Support from the Zoological Society of London-EDGE.
- 2018-2021
Support from the Prince Bernhard Nature Fund.
- 2019-2024
Support from the Endangered Landscapes Programme.
