Seal Hunt : The Humane Society of the United States

The commercial seal hunt is over for now, but we're still fighting for seals. HSI

The Inuit's Last-Minute Ploy to Derail the EU Seal Ban

August 20, 2010— Rebecca Aldworth explains what's behind the temporary suspension of the EU ban. read more

April 12, 2010

Seal Hunt 2010: Bear Witness

Because of you, the tragic deaths of these defenseless animals will ultimately bring down the sealing industry. As the images of this cruelty are seen around the world, global markets for seal products are closing, and consumers are taking action to stop the slaughter.
April 12, 2010

Seal Hunt 2010: Tragedy, Hope

The low demand this year means hundreds of thousands of baby seals will survive the slaughter. It has been a hard fight to save them, and our work is not over yet. But it’s reassuring to know that our campaign is working. And it’s working because of you.

April 9, 2010

Student Set On Saving Seals

In an effort to end the seal hunt, college student Alexis Ulrich is spreading the word about the Canadian seafood boycott.
April 8, 2010

Statement from Rebecca Aldworth on Canadian Seal Slaughter

The seal slaughter began in the “front” (the waters northeast of Newfoundland) before sunrise on Thursday.
April 6, 2010

Poll Shows Broad Support Among Newfoundland Sealers for a Federal Sealing Industry Buyout

A poll reveals that half of Newfoundland sealers holding an opinion support a federal buyout of the commercial sealing industry, which would involve fishermen being compensated for their sealing licenses and money being invested in economic alternatives for affected communities.