Every year around the world hundreds of thousands of seals are clubbed or shot to death for their fur or other body parts. Many more seals are shot by fishermen, even deliberately drowned in traps, blamed for damaging fisheries, while huge numbers are accidentally drowned in fishing gears.
Despite the fact that there is no scientific evidence to support claims that the culling of seals will reverse declining fisheries, the persecution of these vulnerable mammals is increasing.
The Seal Protection Action Group (SPAG) was formed in the 1980's to oppose the culling of seals in the Orkney Islands of Scotland. Thankfully, we helped put an end to that barbaric cull.
The SPAG is dedicated to the protection of seals in the
We also support the rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned or injured seals by financially supporting special seal rehabilitation units and seal sanctuaries here in the