Profiles in courage: Canadian Senator Mac Harb says no to commercial sealing

Sheryl Fink — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:45:10 +0000

Sheryl Fink

Thu, 06/14/2012

Today a debate will begin in the Canadian Senate on Senator Mac Harb’s bill to end commercial sealing.

A rational discussion of Canada’s seal hunt is long overdue in this country.

Warning: this video contains graphic footage of commercial sealing activities.

Waste and cruelty are endemic at the commercial seal hunt

Sheryl Fink — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:56:22 +0000

Sheryl Fink

Thu, 04/19/2012

I get asked a lot why IFAW travels to the ice each year to document the commercial seal hunt. Many people believe the commercial hunting of seals is justifiable--even desirable--and question why we even bother. But after 11 years of bearing witness to the slaughter, I cannot recall a single year in which we’ve not seen terrible suffering, callous waste and needless harm.

VIDEO: Slow start to Canadian seal hunt as sealers stay home

Sheryl Fink — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:09:55 +0000

Sheryl Fink

Fri, 04/13/2012

There is nothing more frustrating than being prepared to document the commercial seal hunt and being kept down by one thing we have absolutely no control over – weather.

VIDEO: Canada fails again in fisheries management by placing politics over science

Sheryl Fink — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:56:33 +0000

Sheryl Fink

Wed, 03/28/2012

This post was modified from a yet unpublished letter to the editors of Canada’s Corner Brook Western Star newspaper. - ED

A recent editorial suggested that the 2012 allowable catch of 400,000 harp seals in Canada is unlikely to be reached because of the lack of markets for seal products.

VIDEO: When Cruelty is the Norm, Fighting for Seals is Crucial

Sheryl Fink — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:33:14 +0000

Sheryl Fink

Wed, 06/08/2011

Canada remains defiant in its intent to challenge the EU seal product ban at the WTO, despite the estimated $10 million price tag. But Canada’s defiance could end up costing Canadians far more if it risks jeopardizing the trade deal.

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of the Marine Mammal Rescue and Research Team

Katie Moore — Thu, 19 May 2011 20:41:41 +0000

Katie Moore

Thu, 05/19/2011

While this job is physically demanding, and often emotionally exhausting all of our team members, along with dedicated volunteers, really put their heart and soul into their work. I don’t think it’s really possible to capture exactly what it feels like to be out there, but this comes close.