Underwater Cameras Capture Seals Resting in Secret ‘Bubble Caves’
Researchers have discovered that Mediterranean monk seals are using secret underwater 'bubble caves' as resting spots to avoid human disturbance. These caves contain trapped air pockets and are accessed through submerged passages, providing a unique environment for the seals. This finding highlights the adaptability of the species in response to increasing human activity in coastal areas.
- ▪Mediterranean monk seals are one of the most threatened seal species, with only a few hundred individuals left in the wild.
- ▪Researchers used remote cameras to identify previously unknown resting spots for the seals in underwater caves.
- ▪The newly discovered 'bubble caves' are fully submerged chambers that allow seals to rest without needing a dry surface.
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Underwater Cameras Capture Seals Resting in Secret ‘Bubble Caves’ May 24, 2026 Pesala Bandara Monk seals seen in an underwater cave in July 2020. This is not a bubble cave | Image credit: The Octopus Foundation Scientists used remote cameras to reveal how some of the world’s rarest seals are resting in secret underwater “bubble caves” to stay out of sight of humans. freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "PetaPixel_728x90_ATF_Desktop", slotId: "PetaPixel_728x90_ATF_Desktop" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "PetaPixel_300x600_300x250_320x50_Mobile", slotId: "PetaPixel_300x600_300x250_320x50_Mobile" }); According to a report by IFLScience, researchers have identified previously unknown resting spots used by the extremely rare Mediterranean monk seals, a…
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