Look out for seals campaign updates
Seals to be given better protection as Marine Bill passed by Scottish Parliament
Thursday, 04 February 2010 16:54
Seals in Scottish waters will have more legal protection under the Marine (Scotland) Bill which was today passed by the Scottish Parliament.
Following an intensive campaign by Advocates for Animals, the Bill, which replaces the outdated Conservation of Seals Act 1970, was today strengthened and passed.
20,000 emails to MSPs urging support for seal breeding season amendment
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 14:29
Tomorrow the Scottish Parliament will have a final debate on the Marine (Scotland) Bill. Over 20,000 emails have been sent to MSPs asking them to support Robin Harper MSP’s amendment to ban the shooting of seals. Celebrity naturalist Terry Nutkins has also written to all MSPs in a final attempt to urge them to ban the shooting of seals during their breeding seasons.
MSPs bombarded by 10,000 letters demanding protection for Scotland's seals
Monday, 25 January 2010 12:20
Just five days since asking our supporters to take action to protect seals from being shot in their breeding seasons over 10,000 letters to MSPs, including leaders of the political parties, have been sent. This overwhelming and rapid response demonstrates the strength of support for our campaign to ban the shooting of seals in their breeding seasons.
More Articles...
- Support for seals urgently needed
- The campaign goes on for Scotland's seals
- Have a heart for Scotland's seals says Queen legend Brian May
- EU seal trade ban welcomed but Scotland’s seals in danger
- Look Out for Seals campaign wins MSP acclaim
- Scottish Marine Bill Report calls for changes to protect seals
- Richard Briers provides voice for animation
- A Better Outlook for Seals?
- Scottish Government dismissive of seal population threat from shootings
- New seals report out now
- Jail for Shetland seal killer
- Thousands call for complete ban on shooting of Scotland's seals
Donate
With your support we can continue towards our vision for OneKind world – that all animals live their natural lives free from exploitation and abuse.
“I find it deplorable that current legislation allows the shooting of seals during the breeding season. A bullet may kill an adult seal outright but for any still dependent pup their ultimate death is preceded by starvation and untold misery.”
Gordon Buchanan
Wildlife film-maker
“Our seals have a tough enough time as it is...pollution, disease, disturbance – all the unfortunate hazards of the modern environment, without being shot during their breeding season. These wonderful animals must not be victims of our own mismanagement of the seas.”
Chris Packham
Conservationist, Writer,
Television Presenter
"I fully support the protection of seals, not only during the breeding season, but all year round - wonderful to see the LOOK OUT for SEALS campaign go ahead."
