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Meet the experts sailing to 26 Greek islands to protect monk seals

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For about two months, Luke, Suzanne, Nora, John and Aran have sailed the Aegean and Ionian to inform locals, visitors and tourism operators about the threats monk seals are facing.

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  • Experts are sailing to 26 Greek islands to protect the endangered Mediterranean monk seal.
  • The SEAL Greece campaign uses low-emission vessels and augmented reality to educate the public. 13s
  • The global population of Mediterranean monk seals is under 1,000, with almost half in Greek waters. 1m 22s
  • Tourist and party boats entering seal refuges pose significant threats to the species. 1m 52s
  • Conservation is presented as a shared responsibility among locals, tourists, and authorities. 2m 21s
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