Feature: Tourism in Türkiye's Antalya impacts endangered seals

by Burak Akinci

ANKARA, July 19 (Xinhua) -- Tourism is a vital industry for Türkiye's economy. However, the surge in visitors to Antalya, a beloved coastal vacation spot, is endangering the habitats of endangered Mediterranean monk seals.

The increasing presence of stand-up paddleboarders and cruising ships at sea cliffs and rocky areas in Antalya, designated as wildlife-protected nesting sites for s