[Snape suggests that CO2 threatens seals]

The group says ringed, bearded, and spotted seals are being increasingly threatened by receding sea ice due to global warming...Average Arctic temperatures in some areas have already risen by 7 degrees, and could rise by 18 degrees by the end of the century, the environmental group says.
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The center wants the government to do its job and list the seals and protect them. It is represented by William Snape III.

[WWF-sponsored Arctic trip: Plenty of seals]

As we’ve sailed through the western Arctic and now the central Arctic we’ve seen thousands of seals. In areas where we see no other wildlife we’re still certain to see a seal or two bobbing about in the water, quizzically watching us sail past. They’ve certainly livened up some tedious watches as I’ve stood at the helm.

We’ve eaten seal a few different ways on this trip...
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...there are heaps of them left. The political hijacking of their seals has come up in conversation with several Inuit, and they seem pretty united in their response. Which, in brief, is “Piss off!”
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It’s odd to see so many seals along our route, both ringed seals and bearded seals, and think that elsewhere in the world, where they know little to nothing about seals, these creatures are creating such passionate debate.