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It has been reported (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/7908185.stm) that a Scottish trawlerman has been found guilty of clubbing to death (with a fence post) 21 Grey seal pups on the Island of East Linga in Shetland in November 2008. The individual (a crewman on one of the UK's largest Herring and Mackerel trawlers) apparently refused to explain his actions in court but might well have been doing the standard fisherman blame game. "Seal eat fish, therefore seals are responsible for declining fish stocks and threatening my livelihood". This is all a bit rich as humans seem pretty good at causing fish stocks to decline with little animal help.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Thursday, 26 February 2009
Sealing the Deal
It has been reported (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/7908185.stm) that a Scottish trawlerman has been found guilty of clubbing to death (with a fence post) 21 Grey seal pups on the Island of East Linga in Shetland in November 2008. The individual (a crewman on one of the UK's largest Herring and Mackerel trawlers) apparently refused to explain his actions in court but might well have been doing the standard fisherman blame game. "Seal eat fish, therefore seals are responsible for declining fish stocks and threatening my livelihood". This is all a bit rich as humans seem pretty good at causing fish stocks to decline with little animal help.
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Why is it that we as so keen to point the finger of blame at every other species on the planet but ours?
It's so awful to hear of news like this. It just shows the blunt stupidity of the neanderthals in our society.
Might it be because we are so focused on ourselves that we only consider other animals in terms of how they can benefit us?
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