Organizations to Join:
There are many organizations that have
pledged to fight this barbaric hunt. How
they choose to do this is different
based on the organization and its goals.
Some like Sea Shepherd choose to film
and intervene with the hunt itself.
Others choose to apply pressure to
restaurants and huge consumers of
Canadian seafood such as Red Lobster and
Costco.
Sea Shepherd - Our most
recommended organization. They actively
enforce antiwhaling laws and are active
in preventing sealing. This is the most
effective of all organizations since
they are more interested in preventing
the killing than documenting it.
Humane Society of the United States
- They are driving a boycott on all
Canadian seafood. This is to apply
economic pressure to Canada and
specifically the seafood industry.
There's also a pledge that is available
here
www.protectseals.org
International Fund for Animal Welfare
- An organization that works to improve
animal welfare, prevent animal cruelty
and abuse. One of their goals is to end
the Canadian seal hunt. They specialize
in bringing media and government
officials from the world over to view
the hunt firsthand.
Harp Seals - An all volunteer
organization that has one goal, to
permanently end the seal hunt. They are
spreading the word across the USA to
boycott all Canadian sea food. Methods
to achieve this include purchasing
billboards in high traffic locations,
buying bus shelter ads, and using other
creative methods. A very committed
group.
WSPA - They work in
cooperation with more than 400 member
organizations in 90 countries to promote
animal welfare and conservation. They
are deeply opposed to the seal hunt.
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