Report a sighting

Did you encounter a marine mammal?

If you came across any cetaceans (whales and dolphins) or Mediterranean monk seals, we want to learn from it. Please, help us shed light on the distribution of these charismatic species and contribute to their conservation.

IMPORTANT; whenever possible PLEASE provide images and / or videos. They will enable us to confirm the species id.

Not sure what you saw? Our marine mammal species guide will help you.

  • Contact details

  • Information about the sighting

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  • Information about the sighting

    Please click on the map below to add a pin where you made the sighting (you can repeat the operation to adjust the position if needed). Alternatively you can write latitude and longitude directly in the fields below the map
  • Ex. 3 miles NE the island of Meganisi
  • Best estimate of the number of animals sighted

  • Support material

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