Seal Pups Enjoy Basking in the Sun, for now...

According to an updated posted on the US Humane Society website, seal pups are currently enjoying themselves by basking in the sunshine, at least for now. Thick ice sheets have prohibited sealing boats from moving and therefore remain docked. However, it is just a matter of time before the ice breaks up and crews continue the slaughter.

But there is some good news! Opposition to the seal hunts have been increasing as nations around the globe cry out to protect these animals. The EU is considering a ban on seal products and Russia banned the practice of hunting baby seals altogether. Hopefully, the lives of the 19,000 plus baby seals lost will not have been in vane.

There still is time to voice your support. Please ask your friends and family to visit http://www.hsus.org/protectseals.html and sign the on line petition. The more voices the better!



http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/international/2009/march/Seal-Hunt-Continues-in-Canada--Despite-Growing-Opposition.html
http://www.hsus.org/marine_mammals/marine_mammals_news/live_from_the_ice_2009.html