Madeira · observation
Mar do Lido
· Funchal
One lobo-marinho swam near a group of five swimmers at Lido; Gabriel da Silva filmed the animal. The 31 Aug article says the encounter was 'ontem', establishing 30 Aug as the observation date.
- Species
- Mediterranean monk seal
- Number of seals
- 1
- Attributed name
- Unidentified
- Source
- Diário de Notícias Madeira (Gabriel da Silva video)
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- Direct report https://www.dnoticias.pt/2024/8/31/418179-lobo-marinho-surpreendeu-no-mar-do-lido/ . Tracker https://www.timesofmadeira.com/lobo-marinho-tracker-latest-sighting-in-madeira mistakenly labels this 31 Aug, the publication date.
- 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.