MOm
Monachus Monachus
Who we are
MOm/ The Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk seal is a Greek non–governmental environmental organization with the legal status of a Non–profit association. MOm is active in the protection and promotion of the coastal and marine environment of Greece, through the protection of the Mediterranean monk seal, which is the only seal species in the Mediterranean Sea and the most endangered seal on earth.
The financial resources of MOm originate from the memberships of our supporters, donations from private entities, selected partnerships with national, European and international bodies, and from nationally and European-funded programs. MOm is subject to regular financial auditing by Certified Public Accountants – Auditors.
MOm’s scientific research, conservation and education activities are carried out by a dedicated and highly-specialized team of professionals (i.e. biologists, field technicians, media officers) with the help of numerous volunteers. MOm’s activities include:
Whales and Dolphins
in Karpathos Sea
Whale between Mesohori and Olimpos
Dolphins in Karpathos
Caves
The cave of Ahata Share
Outside Pigadia, above the beach of Ahata is located the homonym cave with impressive stalactites and stalagmites
Karpathos has many remarkable caves with impressive stalactites and stalagmites.
Mountain & Flowers & Wild Life
In 2009, the northern part of Carpathos was declared a protected ecological area, so hopefully the many rare plants and animals on Carpathos will enjoy greater protection.
The initial impression that you get from Karpathos is that it is a barren, rocky island that has no forests. Nevertheless Karpathos has a vast variety of herbs and it is a paradise for a substantial quantity of animals and plants. It has a thick a beautiful pine forest in the centre of the island at Piles - Mesohori - Spoa.
