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Highlights - MOm, the Monk Seal
(Monachus Monachus)
Of the
islands’ animal species the
Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus Monachus) is one of the most
rare species in the world and it is included as a critically endangered
species on the IUCN's Red Data
List and protected through different international conventions.
They are
estimated to be 55 of them and are monitored from the research
boat 'IFAW-ODYSSIA' and the patrol boat 'ALONNISOS' - both donated by IFAW.
As the
number one endangered marine mammal in Europe, it is included as a
priority species in the Directive 92/43 of the European Union for the
Conservation of Natural Habitats and Wild Fauna and Flora.
Some
details of the Monk Seal are:
Length: 2 - 3.5 m;
Life span: ~30 years; Weight: 260 - 340 kg; Where to find: coastal,
rocky or sea cave areas; Food: fish, octopussies and various other sea
species, Dangers: pollution, illegal fishing, curious travelers...
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MOM
(Monachus Monachus)...