insert_link Namibia Seal Hunt: RDP’s plan vs Ecologist’s concerns At their manifesto launch in Ongwediva, the Rally for Democracy and Progress suggested reducing the seal population by half if elected. RDP presidential candidate Mike Kavekotora claimed this would double fisheries revenue and create 40,000 jobs. Ecologist Peter Cuningham reacts to the proposal. According to the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, the seal population stands at 1.6 million and is made up of 26 colonies. Moreover, the […] todayOctober 16, 2024 32
insert_link Namibia Ecologist Urges Focus on Conservation Over Seal Culling Amid RDP Election Proposal Local ecologist, Peter Cunningham urged Namibia to prioritize the protection of its flora and fauna over seal culling for financial benefits. His comments were prompted by RDP presidential candidate, Mike Kavekotora's proposal to halve the country's seal population if elected, which Kavekotora argued would significantly boost the fishery industry's revenue and create 40,000 jobs. todayOctober 16, 2024 13