The Atlantic Seal Hunt - 1007 Words

The Seal Hunt As a Newfoundlander I strive to hold on to every bit of our culture and history we have left. Newfoundlanders have always been known for their hard work and dedication. We’ve found work in several areas, as the island we live on has given to us. The fishery, Pulp and Paper, and more recently oil and gas. Something we’ve always been part of is the Canadian Seal Hunt. Which takes place off the Gulf areas around the Magdalen Islands and Prince Edward Island. The main hunt on the so-called front usually begins in April off the east coast of Newfoundland. (FAQs: The Atlantic seal hunt, 2009) I am in support of the Canadian Seal Hunt, It’s something that has been a part of our history for years, and it helps many†¦show more content†¦There is an overabundance of seals, by the government setting a quota and people following that they ensure that there will still be a thriving population of seals. (FAQS: The Atlantic seal hunt, 2009). The benefits for Newfoundla nders from the seal hunt are unconceivable; it helps our province become economically stable and our unemployment rates go down. Most importantly with the population control of seal, it would hopefully one day lead to the day where the moratorium is lifted. People have very strong feelings towards the seal hunt. It is one of the most controversial topics in Canada. Many foundations like Greenpeace and Sea Shepard Conservation Society have been fighting the seal hunt in Canada for years. Claiming it’s â€Å"inhuman†. People like Paul McCartney and Heather Mills come to Canada and lay down on the ice with a few baby white coats and tug at your heartstrings trying to convince the world that the seal hunt is killing these baby seals. That is however incorrect, Canada outlawed the killing of white coats in 1987. (FAQS: The Atlantic seal hunt, 2009) Another fight that they have is that the club or the â€Å"hakapik† which is a tool used for killing seals, is a inhuman and has no place in todays world. Yet again this is another incorrect argument. Veterinarians have found that the hakapik, when properly used, is at least as humane as, and often more humane than, the killing methods used in commercial slaughterhouses, which areShow MoreRelatedEssay about Seal Hunting in Atlantic Canada1637 Words   |  7 PagesThe annual hunt of harp seals (Pagophilus groenlandicus) in Atlantic Canada is contested at the start of nearly every season, with celebrities, politicians, and the public actively weighing in on the matter. Within all of the dialogue and debate, there can be a lot of bias and misrepresentation of facts advocating for or against the seal hunt. Thus, the true sustainable aspects of the industry are drowned out and lost due to the sheer amount of controversy surrounding the issue. 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