Investigations
 Harpseals.org needs YOU to end the seal hunt now!
With your help, we'll end the seal "hunt" forever.
Did you know that products made from harp seal pups have been found in countries with bans on these products?
Smuggling is one way the seal hunt is being perpetuated. With legal markets for seal products closing, the sealing industry is resorting to smuggling these products.
We need your help to find this contraband so that we can shut down these operations.
In the United States, contact National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Law Enforcement Hotline to report this contraband at (800) 853-1964. This hotline is available 24/7. Please also let us know what you found by emailing us.
Harp seal oil
 Harp seals pups have a layer of blubber under their fur that protects them from the cold. The blubber adheres to the skin, so, when sealers skin the seal pups, they collect the blubber as well.
The seal blubber is processed into capsules and then sold as health food supplements because it contains omega-3 fatty acids.
Read more about harp seal oil, how it is smuggled, and how you can help stop this trade here.
Seal pelts
Harp seal fur is the main product of any value. It is made into fur coats and jackets, trim for coats and jackets, boots, hats and hat trim, and other garments and accessories.
It is being dyed dark colors and sold internationally mostly in fur trim and hats.
Read more about potential pelts smuggling and how you can help here.
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