Essay On Seal Hunting

Man's presence in the eco-system requires a "green" approach to the use of animals. The principle of the sustainable use of a natural, renewable resource meets this requirement ecologically, conservationally and morally” (TheSealFishery.com). I think the seal hunt is one of the world's best examples that refer to “green" approach to the use of a natural, renewable resource because seal hunting is a practice that is conducted safely as well as humanely. Seal hunt is widely practiced in countries across North Atlantic because it is a sustainable and beneficial source of income in those countries. The annual seal hunt is a “multi-million-dollar industry”, first because it offers job opportunities in the areas where there is no any other source
Although there are some valid evidences are available that ensures that seal population is not in danger but still a lot of people highlight this reason against the seal hunt. Despite all these, the reality and the benefits of seal hunt convince me to think that seal hunt is wrongly accused by these myths. The other common myth against the seal hunting is that seal hunting is humane. But, according to the Royal Commission on Seals and the Sealing Industry in Canada, seal hunting is more humane than the slaughterhouse if we compare both of them. The government of Canada states that seal hunt is humane practice that is followed by three processes that is "Striking”, "Checking" and "Bleeding". Firstly, seal harvesters hit the seal’s skull with a tool called “hakapik” or “club” after they make sure that skull is totally damaged and the seal is no longer alive or able to perceive after that they bleed the seals by separating the arteries to make sure the seal is completely dead. This is a quiet and humane way to kill the seals and by this seal do not feel pain for a long time. Mostly