Seals and Fisheries Interactions
“The collapse of the cod stocks was due to over-fishing. It had nothing to do with the environment and nothing to do with seals.”—Ransom Myers, former Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans scientist When European explorers first arrived off the east coast
Whales in Trouble
Whales face increasing threats: Low reproductive rates: Whales have naturally low reproductive rates, making many species extremely vulnerable to increasing pressure from whaling. Chemical pollution: Modern-day contaminants flowing into all our oceans are literally polluting whales' tissues. Some whale die-offs and strandings
A Look at Whaling and the International Whaling Commission
Pre-industrial whaling, conducted from the 12th century through 1868, was a means of subsistence and local commerce for various cultures. The hunts were conducted using sailing ships, small boats, and hand-thrown weapons. Whale meat was used for nutrition in some cultures, while
Corporate Social Responsibility in the Indian Food Retail Industry
Animal welfare concerns are at the cutting edge of the global food retail industry. As a result of European consumers' outrage about the conditions in which laying hens are kept, barren battery cages were be banned in the European Union beginning in
Help Farm Animals in India
Rapidly increasing egg and meat consumption in India has led to the expansion of industrial animal production facilities, or factory farms. A typical egg or chicken meat factory farm houses thousands of birds in a single shed. Several sheds may be located
Working to End Government Support of Bullfighting in Mexico
Many Mexican citizens are not aware that the government uses public funds to subsidize and promote the bullfighting industry. When they learn about this, a strong majority object. A recent poll found that 88 percent do not think it is right for
What Scientists Have Said
“Even if a chemical is found to be nontoxic in animal studies, the safety of the chemical cannot be assured.” – Dr. Barbara Shane, U.S. National Toxicology Program [ 1] “Currently available animal models, used for evaluating potential therapies prior to human
Wildlife Trade
The commercial trade in wild animals is a multi-billion dollar business that threatens the survival of many species and results in the inhumane treatment of billions of animals every year. Humane Society International has long been involved in international efforts to reduce
Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)
The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (also known as CMS or the Bonn Convention) aims to conserve terrestrial, marine, and avian migratory species throughout their range. There are now 102 countries that are parties or members of
Working toward a Humane World
"A Humane World" is the official blog of Humane World for Animals—a first-hand account of our ongoing efforts to protect animals, as told by our president and CEO, Kitty Block. Subscribe for regular updates.
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