Canadian seal hunt is the largest marine mammal cull on the planet . The a decade ago quota given to hunters by the government is 468,000 seals . Mainly killed for their furs , but also to make seal oil and aphrodisiacs . Hunt quota has been over 400,000 for years , despite decline in market . Bans on import of seal pelts has lead to complete collapse in sales .
Canadian seal hunt is the largest marine mammal cull on the planet . The 2015 quota given to hunters by the government is 468,000 seals . Mainly killed for their furs , but also to make seal oil and aphrodisiacs . Hunt quota has been over 400,000 for years , despite decline in market . Bans on import of seal pelts has lead to complete collapse in sales .