Madeira · observation
Beside the nau Santa Maria, Funchal harbour
· Funchal
One lobo-marinho was seen beside the nau Santa Maria in Funchal harbour at about noon on 22 January 2025. The report did not identify the animal; its relation to the separate 24 January sighting is unknown.
- Species
- Mediterranean monk seal
- Number of seals
- 1
- Attributed name
- Unidentified
- Source
- Jornal da Madeira (Romina Barreto)
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- Original report published 22 Jan 2025 at 15:09 says 'esta tarde' and dates the occurrence to around 12:00: https://www.jm-madeira.pt/ocorrencias/lobo-marinho-avistado-no-funchal-esta-tarde-GG17446440 . No matching 22 Jan published record or draft in live Madeira workspace.
- 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.