‘Rats of the sea’: backlash after Cornish fishers call for seal cull

Group’s description disputed by scientists, with seals recognised as important part of food chain

Seals are the “rats of the sea” and should be culled, a group of Cornish fishers have said.

Marine campaign groups hit back after fishers on an online marketplace and forum expressed anger about the amount of fish seals eat.

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(SOURCE) https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/apr/25/rats-of-the-sea-backlash-after-cornish-fishers-call-for-seal-cull

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