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CYCLADES "Integrated monk seal conservation in Northern Cyclades" (CYCLADES Life)
Start date: Jul 1, 2013, End date: Jun 30, 2017,
Background
The Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus) is a priority species for conservation, according to Annex II of the Habitats Directive. It is also designated as a âcritically endangeredâ species under the IUCN Red List; and is included in Annex III of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive â as a key indicator of the status of the marin ...
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Monk seal & fisheries: Mitigating the conflict in Greek seas (MOFI)
Start date: Jul 1, 2005, End date: Jun 30, 2009,
Background
The Monk seal (Monachus monachus) is one of the six most threatened mammals in the world. In 1993, the Greek population was estimated at 200-250 individuals. This is the largest global population and it represents 90% of the European population. In Greece, 15 years of efforts to conserve the monk seal have led to the establishment of a strictly ...
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The Monk Seal : conservation actions in two Greek NATURA 2000 sites (Monk Seal)
Start date: Jan 1, 2001, End date: Jan 31, 2005,
Background
The Mediterranean monk seal is one of the most threatened marine animals in the world. Greece has special responsibility for this species, as its waters host the largest European population. The main threats to the species come from deliberate and accidental killing, reduction in food sources (mainly because of over-fishing), human disturbance, ...
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