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History of IFAW's Efforts
2006 2006 One million seals killed in just three years
1996 Harp seal quota increased to a quarter million seals thanks to government subsidies that boost the market for seal products. Harp seal quota increased
1987 Between 1983 and 1987, harp seal catches drop to an average of 36,000 a year thanks to the whitecoat pelt bans. Commercial whitecoat hunt banned
1983 Ban on whitecoat pelts
1969 IFAW was established in 1969 with the goal of saving the harp seals from the cruelty of the commercial seal hunt in Canada. IFAW founded

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Why IFAW IFAW has led the fight to stop the cruel slaughter of seal pups since the 1960's, resulting in the import ban of newborn whitecoat seal pelts in 1985. Today, with offices in 15 countries, IFAW is the world's leading animal welfare organization, fighting to save seals both on the ice and through vital scientific and market research.

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