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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La excarcelación de Gyaros: la isla prisión griega, nuevo refugio de la foca monje

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Gyaros, isla del Egeo sellada durante décadas como prisión política y campo de tiro naval, alberga hoy la mayor colonia conocida de foca monje mediterránea, con unos 70 adultos. Un decreto presidencial de abril de 2026 le otorgó el máximo nivel de protección legal. Entre 2015 y 2023, la pesca ilegal de aficionados cayó un 57% y la profesional un 85%; los estudios registran ya más de 130 especies marinas dentro de la zona protegida.

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