Madeira · observation
Marina da Calheta
· Calheta
One lobo-marinho was filmed swimming inside Calheta marina. RTP described it as a juvenile; the age class is the reporter’s attribution. This is separate from the 1 Jun Funchal marina and São Jorge sightings.
- Species
- Mediterranean monk seal
- Number of seals
- 1
- Attributed name
- Unidentified juvenile (reported)
- Source
- RTP Madeira
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- Direct RTP Madeira report dated 2 Jun 2024 says 'este domingo' and shows the animal in Calheta marina: https://madeira.rtp.pt/sociedade/lobo-marinho-mais-seguro-torna-se-mais-afoito-video/ .
- Identification confidence
- Probable
- 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.