Pollution Chokes Sea Caves Used by Rare Mediterranean Monk Seals, Study Finds

An Israeli-Cypriot study reveals over 24,000 pieces of human pollution choking vital Mediterranean sea caves, posing a critical new threat to rare monk seals.

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December 24, 2025 at 8:44 am • 1 min read

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