20,000 emails to MSPs urging support for seal breeding season amendment
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 14:29
Tomorrow the Scottish Parliament will have a final debate on the Marine (Scotland) Bill. Over 20,000 emails have been sent to MSPs asking them to support Robin Harper MSP’s amendment to ban the shooting of seals. Celebrity naturalist Terry Nutkins has also written to all MSPs in a final attempt to urge them to ban the shooting of seals during their breeding seasons.
Commenting on this rapid response, Policy Director Libby Anderson said:
“I urge MSPs to listen to the public who have contacted them in their thousands, as well as noted and respected naturalists such as Terry Nutkins who support our campaign. It is vital that we ensure mother seals and their pups are safeguarded when they are most vulnerable.”
In his letter to MSPs, Terry Nutkins says:
“...in the 21st century, non-lethal methods of deterrence should have replaced the outdated slaughter of healthy, sentient creatures such as seals.
“I urge you to use this opportunity to maintain Scotland’s reputation as a forward-thinking, compassionate country – one where I am proud to live.”
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“I find it deplorable that current legislation allows the shooting of seals during the breeding season. A bullet may kill an adult seal outright but for any still dependent pup their ultimate death is preceded by starvation and untold misery.”
Gordon Buchanan
Wildlife film-maker
“Our seals have a tough enough time as it is...pollution, disease, disturbance – all the unfortunate hazards of the modern environment, without being shot during their breeding season. These wonderful animals must not be victims of our own mismanagement of the seas.”
Chris Packham
Conservationist, Writer,
Television Presenter
"I fully support the protection of seals, not only during the breeding season, but all year round - wonderful to see the LOOK OUT for SEALS campaign go ahead."
