Mediterranean Monk Seal L-Shaped Document Folder

No More Than 700 The Mediterranean monk seal was once a common sight along the Mediterranean coast. They were generally gentle and not easily startled. In the 18th and 19th centuries, due to the popularity of fur, marine animals with valuable pelts were heavily hunted. The Mediterranean monk seal, once an iconic species of the Mediterranean, was no exception. . They lack external ears, possessing only ear holes, and their rounded heads resemble those of monks, hence their name. Monk seals are large seals, with some individuals reaching up to 3 meters in length. This is why the monk seal leaping into the water in the illustration appears so large. . Despite the Mediterranean monk seal now being an endangered species, they are still considered a nuisance by local residents for damaging fishing nets and eating the fish within. Entanglement in fishing nets leading to suffocation and habitat loss are also reasons for their decline. . Recently, the Greek government designated Gyaros island, a barren island near the Mediterranean often used for exiling prisoners, as a protected area for monk seals. . The coastlines where monk seals have long resided have now become some of the busiest maritime areas in the world. It is hoped that the conservation policies enacted by the government will help this population continue to thrive. . Size: 22*31cm (fits A4 documents) Thickness: 0.3mm Material: PP Polypropylene, Frosted Translucent Each screen display may show slight variations; website photos are for reference only. The actual product color is definitive.