Voice for the Voiceless: Protecting Harp Seals from the Commercial Hunt At WildlifeoPedia, our mission is simple but powerful: to give a voice to animals who cannot speak for themselves. One of the most urgent causes we champion today is the protection of harp seals, especially from the ongoing Canadian commercial seal hunt. Harp seals are incredible creatures. Born with fluffy white fur to hide on ice and snow, these pups are vulnerable from the very first days of life. Their mothers leave them after just 12 days, and the pups must survive on their own. They grow into remarkable swimmers, diving over 270 meters deep and reaching speeds of up to 27 kilometers per hour. Their striking silver coats, marked like a harp, and their big, expressive eyes make them truly unforgettable animals. Yet despite their resilience, harp seals face serious threats. Climate change is melting the sea ice they depend on for resting and raising their young, leading to drowning or starvation for many p...