Rare monk seal colony found in the Mediterranean

By Victoria Gill

The species is the world`s most endangered seal, and one of the most endangered marine mammals - fewer than 600 individuals remain.

Researchers are holding the position of the colony secret to avert having the seals disturbed by human visitors.

It is the solitary order in the area where seals lie on open beaches, rather than fell in coastal caves.

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Scientists have found a dependency of rare Mediterranean monk seals at an undisclosed location in Greece. The species is the world's most endangered seal, and one of the most endangered marine mammals - fewer than 600 individuals remain. Researchers are holding the position of the colony secret to avert having the seals disturbed by human visitors. It is the sole site in the region where seals lie on open beaches, rather than fell in coastal caves.

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Victoria Gill BBC News 31 Dec 10;Scientists have found a dependency of rare Mediterranean monk seals at an undisclosed location in Greece.The species is the world's most endangered seal, and one of the most endangered marine mammals - fewer than 600 individuals remain.Researchers are holding the position of the colony secret to avert having the seals disturbed by human visitors.