The Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus) is one of the most endangered marine mammals in the world, with its population facing numerous threats. Conservation efforts are crucial for the ...

Images can be in colour or black and white and although may not match the criteria of other categories, they must remain true to nature. Bruno D’Amicis (Italy) is rewarded for his perseverance with a ...

POPULATION TREND: Since the mid-1950s, the monk seal population has precipitously declined, with only about 1,200 animals remaining. Scientists predict that the population will fall below 1,000 ...