Gyaros, an Aegean island sealed off for decades as a political prison and naval firing range, has become the largest known Mediterranean monk seal colony, with around 70 adults. Between 2015 and 2023, illegal fishing by amateurs fell 57% and by professionals 85% and a presidential decree gave it the highest level of legal protection in April 2026.
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Griechenlands ehemalige Gefängnisinsel ist heute ein Schutzgebiet für Mönchsrobben

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Gyaros, eine Ägäisinsel, die jahrzehntelang als politisches Gefängnis und Marineschussplatz abgeriegelt war, beherbergt heute die grösste bekannte Kolonie der Mittelmeer-Mönchsrobbe mit rund 70 Tieren. Ein Präsidialdekret vom April 2026 verlieh ihr den höchsten gesetzlichen Schutzstatus. Zwischen 2015 und 2023 sank die illegale Fischerei durch Freizeitfischer um 57 Prozent und durch Profis um 85 Prozent.

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