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■ Improving knowledge and awareness of ■ Closely monitoring the small colony in
the species in low density areas, in close Madeira (around 20 individuals) and stu-
collaboration with relevant organisations dying new potential habitats for the monk
in regions where the seal is found. seal in the archipelago.
The project coordinated by the Regional Ac- The Institute for Nature Conservation and Fo-
tivity Centre for Specially Protected Areas in- rests also plans to clean caves and carry out
cludes standardising tracking protocols and awareness activities.
public awareness activities.

■ Preparing eastern Adriatic countries for
■ Replicating the species conservation ac- the return of monk seals, by creating struc-
tion plan used at the Alonissos National tures and training local stakeholders, with
Marine Park in the neighbouring Greek is- the protection of the last groups of monk
lands of the Northern Sporades, conside- seals having encouraged their growth.
red one of the most hospitable areas in the The EuroNatur Foundation is continuing the
Mediterranean for monk seals.
second phase of this project which aims,
The Hellenic Society for the Study and Protec- amongst others, to finish mapping the seal
tion of the Monk Seal is extending its aware- habitat along this coast, which is ideal for their
ness and continuous marine habitat monito- growth. It also plans to optimise the rescue
ring programme. network by training one vet per country.