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A Swedish marine biologist is among many in the scientific community who think a seal hunt is necessary to save fish stocks
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In 2009, the European Union banned the import and sale of all seal products, including oil, meat and pelts. The ban was largely inspired by the constant messaging of animal rights groups who wanted to end the seal hunt. But now, some scientists are re-considering the wisdom of the ban, because seal populations are exploding. Sven-Gunnard Lunneryd is a researcher in the department of aquatic resources at the Swedish University for Agrucultural Sciences. He spoke with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power.
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Manage episode 430430626 series 2435012
In 2009, the European Union banned the import and sale of all seal products, including oil, meat and pelts. The ban was largely inspired by the constant messaging of animal rights groups who wanted to end the seal hunt. But now, some scientists are re-considering the wisdom of the ban, because seal populations are exploding. Sven-Gunnard Lunneryd is a researcher in the department of aquatic resources at the Swedish University for Agrucultural Sciences. He spoke with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power.
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