The document discusses the annual Canadian seal hunt that takes place off Newfoundland's coast each year from March to May. Over 300,000 seals are clubbed to death during the hunt, with their skins and some meat sold commercially. Critics argue that the seal hunt is inhumane, as the seals do not die quickly from being clubbed and the ice is left stained with blood. They also claim that the hunt is no longer economically viable since the EU banned the import of seal products in 2007, and that it presents a dangerous occupation for the fishermen involved. Overall, the document argues that the seal hunt should be banned due to these animal welfare and safety concerns.