Madeira · observation
Coast by Clube Naval do Funchal
· Funchal
Anibal Rodrigues recorded a seal near the coast by Clube Naval do Funchal in the afternoon. The account raised a concern about its condition and said marine-biology staff were monitoring it; no diagnosis was established.
- Species
- Mediterranean monk seal
- Number of seals
- 1
- Attributed name
- Unidentified
- Source
- RTP Madeira; images and account by Anibal Rodrigues
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- https://madeira.rtp.pt/sociedade/lobo-marinho-surpreende-banhistas-do-clube-naval-do-funchal/ — Original article verified by direct retrieval. Published 3 August 2019 and explicitly describes yesterday afternoon.
- Identification confidence
- Not recorded
- Editorial status
- Published by Seal Watch.
Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.