The Canadian commercial seal hunt is the largest marine mammal slaughter in the world. (animals.howstuffworks.com)
Proponents of seal hunts insist that the animals are killed humanely and the white - coated pups are not taken, while opponents argue that it is irresponsible to kill harp seals as they are already threatened by declining habitat. (en.wikipedia.org)
The annual Canadian seal hunt is one of the most controversial events in the world when it comes to animal rights issues — animal rights groups stage angry protests, critics loudly call it unsustainable, and the European Union (treehugger.com)