British animal protection organization calls for legislation to protect seals

Original title: UK animal protection organization calls for legislation to protect seals

According to the report of the sun on August 30, recently, seal protection organizations across the UK launched a petition to urge the government to legislate to protect seals from human or other animals because of concerns about the threat to the number of seals, which attracted 14000 signatures.
It is understood that at present, the relevant local laws are only applicable to the protection of whales and dolphins. With the sharp increase in the number of tourists on vacation at the seaside, many seals are disturbed by humans and cannot rest or take care of their cubs. Volunteers have been patrolling the beach to remind tourists to stay away from seals. Matt Barnes from Yorkshire seal organization said: "Yorkshire has the largest number of seals in the country. On our coast, 67 seals have been disturbed this month, but the actual number may be higher."
The police and the British Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals supported the campaign. Richard fussey of Humberside County police warned: "seals look docile, but their behavior is unpredictable. They will respond instinctively out of fear. If they feel threatened, they may bite." Geoff Edmond of the British Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals called: "we can observe, but don't disturb them."（ (compiled and reported by China Youth Network)