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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Ang dating bilangguan na isla ng Griyego, naging kanlungan ng bihirang Mediterranean monk seal

BBC

Ang Gyaros, isang isla sa Aegean na isinara ng mga dekada bilang bilangguan ng mga pulitikal na bilanggo at target ng hukbong pandagat, ay ngayon ang pinakamalaking kilalang kolonya ng Mediterranean monk seal, na may halos 70 matatandang hayop. Isang presidential decree noong Abril 2026 ang nagbigay sa isla ng pinakamataas na antas ng legal na proteksyon.

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