Share The Mediterranean monk seal is classified as “endangered”, with a total population of about 700. The new study – by the University of Exeter and the Society for the Protection of Turtles (SPOT) – used camera-traps to confirm breeding in caves in northern Cyprus, with at least three pups born from 2016-19 at one cave. Only certain caves are suitable for monk seal breeding and resting, so – although the numbers are small – the researchers say urgent action is needed to protect these caves. “This area of coastline in being developed rapidly, especially for construction of hot...