Due to ice conditions in harp seal whelping areas, seals are using shore-fast ice, beaches and other shoreline areas in the province for whelping, nursing their pups, and resting.
The public is advised that under the Fisheries Act, the Marine Mammal Regulations prohibit disturbing, moving, and interfering with these animals.
It should be noted that seals may leave their pups unattended for extended periods of time while they are feeding. This is normal behaviour and these pups should not be disturbed.
If you see seals being harassed, call your local DFO office.
DFO reminds general public to avoid contact with seals
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March 19, 2010
- Published on June 30, 2010
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- Member of the 100%
- - July 2, 2010 at 15:04:45
The first two posts are extremely good points. Once again we see the double standards that exist in our society. There is no consistency in the application of law. In the breakdown of a civilization, law is the first victim.
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- Willie
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:54:37
I wouldn't go leaving no pups unattended around here. I got a bag of onions on the ready.
Willie Hunt
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- DB
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:49:20
Stay way, yes 6 feet with a club in hand seal meat anyone.
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- Lori
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:41:12
If you love seals so much go down and hug one see what will happen then! Where was PETA and IFAW when an endangered caribou herd was slaughtered..oh that's right there is no money to be made in caribou!!
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- Sequoia
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:40:05
If you see endangered Caribou being slaughtered by the hundreds don't bother calling anyone.
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- Sounding
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:38:30
Pathetic press release DFO! You didn't tell Beatle Paul and Missy Mills to stay away from the pups a few years back did ya!
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- Member of the 100%
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:54:16
The first two posts are extremely good points. Once again we see the double standards that exist in our society. There is no consistency in the application of law. In the breakdown of a civilization, law is the first victim.
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- Willie
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:40:27
I wouldn't go leaving no pups unattended around here. I got a bag of onions on the ready.
Willie Hunt
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- DB
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:31:15
Stay way, yes 6 feet with a club in hand seal meat anyone.
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- Lori
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:17:37
If you love seals so much go down and hug one see what will happen then! Where was PETA and IFAW when an endangered caribou herd was slaughtered..oh that's right there is no money to be made in caribou!!
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- Sequoia
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:15:50
If you see endangered Caribou being slaughtered by the hundreds don't bother calling anyone.
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- Sounding
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:13:20
Pathetic press release DFO! You didn't tell Beatle Paul and Missy Mills to stay away from the pups a few years back did ya!
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