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.
(c) Lydia Griva

L’ancienne île-prison grecque est devenue un refuge pour les phoques moines

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Gyaros, île de la mer Égée fermée pendant des décennies comme prison politique et champ de tir naval, abrite aujourd’hui la plus grande colonie connue de phoque moine méditerranéen, avec environ 70 adultes. Un décret présidentiel d’avril 2026 lui a accordé le niveau de protection légale le plus élevé. Entre 2015 et 2023, la pêche illégale de plaisance a reculé de 57% et la pêche professionnelle de 85%.

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