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SEAL FISHERY AND SEAL-BASED PRODUCTS Fereidoon Shahidi Department of Biochemistry Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John’s, NL, A1B3X9 History & Dependence Sealing industry dates back to 1700’s Annual landings vary due to markets and climate
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SEAL FISHERY AND SEAL-BASED PRODUCTS Fereidoon Shahidi Department of Biochemistry Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John’s, NL, A1B3X9
History & Dependence • Sealing industry dates back to 1700’s • Annual landings vary due to markets and climate • Provides income and food to coastal communities
“Seal De-blubbering” St. John’s Waterfront -1897
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)
1989 2003 Lobster Plaice $18 Seals Cod $14 $20 $29 $19 $144 $235 Shrimp Crab $18 $27 Shrimp Lobster $120 Cod Top Five SpeciesLanded Value (millions) Capelin P = Preliminary
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