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Monk Seals Stage Remarkable Comeback in Greece

3/14/2025

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Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk Seal (MOm), Mediterranean monk seals are making a remarkable comeback. Once on the brink of extinction, these beautiful creatures are now classified as vulnerable. MOm's work, including the rehabilitation of orphaned pups like Panagis, is vital for their survival and the health of Greece's marine ecosystem.

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Story summary

Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk Seal (MOm), Mediterranean monk seals are making a remarkable comeback. Once on the brink of extinction, these beautiful creatures are now classified as vulnerable. MOm's work, including the rehabilitation of orphaned pups like Panagis, is vital for their survival and the health of Greece's marine ecosystem.