Sea and rocky cliff. — Vlora Bay.

© Borut Rubinič

Sustainability, Threats, Presence and Habitat Use of the Mediterranean Monk Seal in Albania

Grantee Name: Archipelagos - Ambiente e Sviluppo

Hotspot: Mediterranean Basin
Location: Albania
Amount: $16,558
Dates: Mar 2019 – Mar 2021
Keywords: Marine, Protected Areas, Red List assessment, Research, Species Conservation

Contribute to the overall conservation and survival of the Monk Seal by facilitating research and conservation actions in Vlora bay in Albania. Project outcomes will improve the knowledge of habitat availability and presence of the species along the coast of Albania, setting a data baseline on the threats that affect the quality of the Monk Seal habitat and explore possible mitigation measures.

Strategic Direction : 1 Support civil society to engage stakeholders in demonstrating integrated approaches for the conservation of biodiversity in coastal areas