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Title: SEAL FISHERY AND SEAL-BASED PRODUCTS


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SEAL FISHERY AND SEAL-BASED PRODUCTS
  • Fereidoon Shahidi
  • Department of Biochemistry
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland
  • St. Johns, NL, A1B3X9

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History Dependence
  • Sealing industry dates back to 1700s
  • Annual landings vary due to markets and climate
  • Provides income and food to coastal communities

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Seal De-blubbering
St. Johns Waterfront -1897
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The Phocid Seals of Eastern Canada
  • Bearded Seal (Erignathus barbatus)
  • Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus)
  • Harbour Seal (Phoca vitulina)
  • Harp Seal (Phoca groenlandica)
  • Hooded Seal (Cystophora cristata)
  • Ringed Seal (Phoca hispida)

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Sealing Industry
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Harp Seal - Distribution
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Historical Catches of Harp Seals in the Northwest
Atlantic
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Top Five SpeciesLanded Value (millions)
Capelin
P Preliminary
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Resource Utilization Benefits
  • 2003 fishery successful due strong markets
  • 2003 Export Value - 40 million
  • 2003 fishery harvest 306,000 seals
  • 300 plant workers - 4000 harvesters
  • Increased private sector investment
  • Remains important part of annual income for
    sealers and plant workers
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