Madeira · observation
Cais da Pedra d’Eira, Caniçal
· Machico
One lobo-marinho was seen at Cais da Pedra d’Eira, initially resting at the sea surface near the quay before approaching it. Museu da Baleia staff reported the encounter and intervention. This is distinct in date from the 17 July Pedradeira sighting.
- Species
- Mediterranean monk seal
- Number of seals
- 1
- Attributed name
- Unidentified
- Source
- Jornal da Madeira, citing Museu da Baleia da Madeira
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- Jornal da Madeira report published Friday 30 Aug 2024 at 09:11 says the observation was 'esta segunda-feira', establishing Monday 26 Aug, and attributes images/account to Museu da Baleia da Madeira: https://www.jm-madeira.pt/ocorrencias/lobo-marinho-no-cais-da-pedra-d-eira-fez-as-delicias-dos-banhistas-CB16537072 . The original museum post was not located.
- 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.