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Environment · Funchal · 10 August 2026

Monk Seal Spotted at Doca do Cavacas

A monk seal was sighted swimming calmly at Doca do Cavacas, a popular bathing spot in Funchal.

A monk seal was observed at Doca do Cavacas, in the Funchal area.

The marine animal was seen swimming calmly in the waters of Doca do Cavacas, a well-known spot frequented by swimmers.

This sighting adds to other recent sightings of monk seals in coastal areas of Madeira Island.

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