Nov 22, 2019 · Several types of sharks and rays are found in the Mediterranean. This includes the shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus), the probeagle shark (Lamna nasus), the giant devil …

Mar 8, 2023 · Some of the animals in the Mediterranean Sea include sharks, rays, pufferfish, Mediterranean monk seals, and loggerhead turtles – some of which are now endangered or …

Pages in category "Fauna of the Mediterranean Sea" The following 137 pages are in this category, out of 137 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

From colorful fish to majestic sea turtles, the Mediterranean is teeming with fascinating creatures. In this article, we will explore some of the animals that call the Mediterranean Sea home, and …

From colorful fish to majestic sea turtles, the waters of the Mediterranean are teeming with life. In this article, we will explore some of the most interesting animals that call the Mediterranean …

Uncover the marine life of the Mediterranean Sea and explore creatures like the Spiny Lobster, the Conger and the the Tiger Shark.

Jun 26, 2024 · Species such as the Mediterranean monk seal, fin whale, sperm whale, Cuvier’s beaked whale, short-beaked common dolphin, and long-finned pilot whale can be found in …

Leading off this compendium of 5 Marvelous Mediterranean Sea Species we give you the remarkable creature known as the European Eel. This creation of Nature and evolution most …

If you’ve ever taken a dip in the beautiful blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, you may have wondered what’s lurking beneath the surface. This famous body of water is considered a …

Jan 1, 2016 · Despite being a small part of the world's oceans, the Mediterranean Sea hosts a diverse marine mammal fauna, with a total of 28 different species known to occur, or to have …

Learn about the diverse and threatened marine wildlife in the Mediterranean Sea, and how WWF works to protect it. Find out about whales, dolphins, sharks, rays, turtles and more.

It is estimated that there are more than 17,000 marine species in the Mediterranean Sea with generally higher marine biodiversity in coastal areas, continental shelves, and decreases with …

Sea turtles (89%) and elasmobranchs (8%) are the groups of vulnerable species with the highest percentages of reported incidental catch from 2000 to 2020. Seabirds and marine mammals, …

Mediterranean Sea fauna covers all the animal life underwater within the Mediterranean Sea, including fish, crustaceans and invertebrates. The Mediterranean Sea flora is the other side, …

1 day ago · The Mediterranean monk seal, one of the world’s most endangered marine mammals, has witnessed a notable resurgence in recent years. This species, historically widespread …

The fauna of the Mediterranean is characterised by a great diversity of species, but the number of representatives of each species is small. There are crayfish, one species of seal (the …

Mar 13, 2025 · Anglers dropped several lines into the Mediterranean Sea and waited until something took the bait. Their catch — an “unusual” 2-foot-long sea creature — turned out to …

Mar 12, 2025 · Thousands of years before Odysseus crossed the ‘wine-dark sea’ in Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey, hunter-gatherers might have island-hopped their way to Africa across the …

Feb 19, 2025 · Many animal species have been shown to discriminate between individual humans in captive settings and may use a variety of cues to do so. Empirical evidence remains scarce …

Feb 19, 2025 · Marine engineers: Five species that shape underwater ecosystems Among the myriad creatures that populate our ocean, some stand out as having an outsized impact on the …

May 30, 2023 · Editorial: A plea for the Mediterranean sea: understanding impacts of multiple anthropogenic stressors on coastal and marine biodiversity, ecosystems and their services …

Feb 21, 2025 · Sponges are among the oldest animals on Earth, dating back at least 600 million years. Comprising thousands of species, some with lifespans of up to 10,000 years, they are a …