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An early melting hurts seals, hunters in Canada
Boston Globe ^ | Apr 2002 | Colin Nickerson

Posted on 04/01/2002 4:10:13 AM PST by 2Trievers

Edited on 04/13/2004 2:07:37 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

MONTREAL - The early disappearance of ice in Canada's Gulf of St. Lawrence, which some scientists believe is linked to global warming, is wreaking havoc on harp seals - which give birth on the floes - and causing economic hardship for hard-pressed fishermen who depend on the controversial spring hunt.


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1 posted on 04/01/2002 4:10:13 AM PST by 2Trievers
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To: 2Trievers
So, this Baby Seal walks into a Club......
2 posted on 04/01/2002 4:18:59 AM PST by hobbes1
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To: 2Trievers
Seals eat fish. I eat fish. The more seals are killed, the more fish for me.
3 posted on 04/01/2002 5:34:50 AM PST by Graewoulf
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To: 2Trievers
Oh BOO Frickin' Hoo!
4 posted on 04/01/2002 5:38:25 AM PST by CholeraJoe
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To: hobbes1
A baby harp seal enters a bar and orders a Canadian Club on the rocks. He gets a plate of green peas instead.
5 posted on 04/01/2002 5:47:53 AM PST by 2Trievers
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To: Graewoulf
I understand their favorite fish is the sardine! &;-)
6 posted on 04/01/2002 5:55:40 AM PST by 2Trievers
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To: 2Trievers
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Say it isn't true!

Well, if it is true, then I'm putting in an order for Seal overcoats, Seal throw rugs, shoes, gloves and belts!

Encourage your friends to do the same! We ALL have to do our part to keep the price of Sardines low!

7 posted on 04/01/2002 6:03:35 AM PST by Graewoulf
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To: 2Trievers
LOL.....
8 posted on 04/01/2002 6:14:37 AM PST by hobbes1
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To: 2Trievers
While Green Peas is OK. I was hoping for Whirled Peas...
9 posted on 04/01/2002 6:15:08 AM PST by hobbes1
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To: Graewoulf
What's for lunch Woulfie? Sardine sandwich or babyback harp ribs?


10 posted on 04/01/2002 6:15:50 AM PST by 2Trievers
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To: hobbes1; Graewoulf

Should go well with Woulfie's sardine sandwiches and babyback harp ribs. &;-)

11 posted on 04/01/2002 6:30:01 AM PST by 2Trievers
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To: 2Trievers
Please pass me ANOTHER serving of those nutritious baby seal thingys!
13 posted on 04/01/2002 8:16:47 AM PST by Graewoulf
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To: Graewoulf
Baby Harpseal, the Veal of the Sea.
14 posted on 04/01/2002 9:15:59 AM PST by LoneGOPinCT
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To: LoneGOPinCT
I didn't know that! No wonder Greenpeace members insist on "Veal" with their salads!
15 posted on 04/01/2002 10:07:09 AM PST by Graewoulf
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To: one_particular_harbour
No comment
16 posted on 04/01/2002 1:09:11 PM PST by harpseal
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To: 2Trievers
Meanwhile, the club-wielding fishermen

Hey,  Luc, seals aren't fish.  And
fishermen don't use clubs. 
Sealing is sickening.

17 posted on 04/01/2002 3:37:40 PM PST by gcruse
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To: 2Trievers; coteblanche
Is this on special AGAIN?
18 posted on 04/02/2002 1:14:37 PM PST by Graewoulf
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To: Graewoulf
Special, smeshial ... they're last night's leftovers darling Woulfie ... the usual fare around here! &;-)
19 posted on 04/02/2002 2:33:27 PM PST by 2Trievers
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To: LoneGOPinCT; Graewoulf

Would you two boys please bring something different home for dinner once in awhile?

20 posted on 04/02/2002 2:37:50 PM PST by 2Trievers
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