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Environment · Funchal · 8 September 2026

Monk Seal Spotted Near Lido Beach Area in Funchal

A monk seal was observed swimming in the waters near the Lido beach area in Funchal.

A monk seal has been sighted swimming in the waters off the island of Madeira.

The marine animal was spotted in the vicinity of the popular Lido beach area, located in the Madeiran capital, Funchal.

This sighting adds to recent records of monk seals along the Madeiran coast, indicating the presence of this protected species in the region.

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