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WHY ?
THE HARSH REALITY OF THE KILL *About the hunt *The animals *Video & photo archives- (graphic) KEY ORGANIZATIONS IN THE FIGHT OTHER EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS & INFORMATIVE WEBSITES WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP: *Letters and emails *Strategies on effectiveness *Letter targets *Petitions *Organize a protest or media event *Phone & faxes *Volunteer RELATED ISSUES: *Harp seal "tours" *Government lies *Press Releases |
SEAL KILL FACTS
1:) The majority of the Canadian public opposes the seal kill. 2:) Over 40% of the seals are skinned alive. 3:) The kill quotas put forth every year by the government are disputed by credible biologists and scientists worldwide, forewarning the industry of an unsustainable harvest at present day quota rates. 4:) The 2003 seal kill quota is the largest in history- 350,000 animals. This is the government response to an overharvest of 32,000 animals last year. 5:) The reported numbers of the seal kill are far less than the actual number killed. 6:) There is no viable market for Harp seal pelts as the demand for fur is far less than the stockpile of pelts in Canadian wharehouses. For a great summary of the situation, read: PAUL WATSONS ARTICLE-"SEAL WARS" |