Seal Quest

Welcome to Seal Quest, a groundbreaking project dedicated to recording and identifying unique seal individuals from Greece and the UK using software (Wildbook). Through advanced research and collaboration, Seal Quest aims to shed light on the lives of these fascinating marine mammals and contribute to their conservation.

Mission Statement: At Seal Quest, our mission is to:

Record and document individual seals to better understand their behavior, movement patterns, and population dynamics.
Identify and track unique individuals using advanced tagging and monitoring techniques.
Collaborate with researchers, conservationists, and the public to raise awareness about seal conservation issues and promote responsible stewardship of our marine ecosystems.

Project Overview:

Recording: We employ state-of-the-art technology, including drones, and underwater cameras, to record seal behavior and habitat use in both Greece and the UK, without disturbing them.
Identification: Through photo-identification, we identify individual seals and track their movements over time, providing valuable insights into their ecology and population dynamics.
Collaboration: Seal Quest collaborates with local communities, research institutions, and conservation organizations to maximize the impact of our research and promote effective conservation strategies.

Why Seals? Seals are keystone species in marine ecosystems, playing a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem balance. By studying seals, we can gain insights into the health of our oceans and the broader impacts of environmental change.

Your Observations Count: Help Monitor Wildlife Populations

By sharing your wildlife sightings, you're helping researchers better understand and protect species like seals. Your observations provide critical data that informs conservation efforts worldwide.

Wildbook:
Upload your seal sightings to Wildbook to contribute to the Seal Codex, a vital database aiding in the conservation of these majestic creatures. Your observations are crucial for understanding seal behavior, population dynamics, and habitat use, ultimately helping ensure their survival in the wild.
🔗 Link: https://seals.wildme.org/

Report Sightings on Seal Codex

iNaturalist:
Contribute your seal sightings to iNaturalist to support ongoing research and conservation efforts. By uploading your observations, you're helping build a comprehensive database that enhances our understanding of seal populations and informs targeted conservation strategies.
🔗Link: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/seal-quest

Upload observations on iNaturalist

Meet the Seals in Greece

Meet our first individuals of Greek seal research: Four Tail, Shadowcrest, Frostwhisker, Scarlette, and Smudge. These remarkable individuals mark the beginning of our journey by unraveling the unique traits and behaviors of individual seals, as we gain invaluable insights into their social dynamics, movement patterns, and overall health. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of these captivating creatures and work towards their conservation.

Meet Nereus, a charismatic Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus) first recorded in October 2025 in the sea caves of Liri. His calm presence and distinctive features immediately captured our attention and our hearts.

Nereus is now part of our adoption program, giving you the chance to directly support the protection of one of the world’s rarest marine mammals. By adopting Nereus, you help us safeguard his habitat, monitor his wellbeing, and raise awareness about the critical importance of monk seal conservation.

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Adopt Spira

£50.00

A young Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus) was seen on 26 October 2025 at the port of Marmari, South Evia, chasing fish right beside the pier. Playful and curious, “Spira” was named for the distinctive white spiral-like spots on her body, a mark of individuality among this critically endangered species. She represents the rare and gentle spirit of Greece’s marine life.

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