The Solution

What can you do to help put an end to the mindless slaughter of harp seals? There are endless ways to support a negative stance on the sealing industry. The first, and perhaps most simple step is to educate yourself. While this site has taken a look into the situation through the eyes of conservation biology, there are many different sides to this issue. Politics, economics, and ethics all play into the vast debate of seal hunting. Arm yourself with facts.

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Many governments have put bans on importing seal goods from Canada, and some countries have even gone as far as banning seal exports to decrease the allure of hunting seal for economic purposes. You can get in contact with a government representative from your city and inquire what steps your local government has taken to combat this problem. Many websites have online petitions for governments to ban the support the hunts. These are easy to sign and your one signature makes a world of difference for these seals. If nothing has been done, you can personally support the ban of seal products used in your life. Make your voice heard, and let your government know that you don't agree with their support of the Canadian seal hunts for profit.

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Lastly, you can get involved with an organization that is helping to put an end to the Canadian seal hunts. Organizations such as PETA (http://www.peta.org/), IFAW (http://www.ifaw.org/united-states), and SeaShepherd (http://www.seashepherd.org/index.php) have been working actively for decades to stop the seal hunts. Through organizations like these, you can join a team of people who share your views on this controversial and important subject.

Resources

Dauvergne, Peter, and Kate J. Neville. "Mindbombs of Right and Wrong: Cycles of Contention in the Activist Campaign to Stop Canada's Seal Hunt." Environmental Politics 20.2 (2011): 192-209. Web.

Leaper, Russell, David M. Lavigne, Peter Corkeron, and David W. Johnston. "Towards a Precautionary Approach to Managing Canada's Commercial Harp Seal Hunt." ICES Journal of Marine Science67 (2010): 316-20. Web.

"Seal Hunt Facts." Sea Shepherd. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Feb. 2013. <http://www.seashepherd.org/seals/seal-hunt-facts.html>.