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Canadian Company Pleads Guilty to Illegally Selling Harp Seal Oil in the United States

Excerpt:  “FeelGood Natural Health Stores Ltd. (FeelGood) pleaded guilty today to one count of violating the Lacey Act by knowingly transporting and selling harp seal oil capsules in violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The MMPA makes it unlawful to transport or sell any marine mammal, including harp seals, or products thereof, for any purpose other than public display, scientific research, or enhancing the survival of a species or stock.”

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An Adult Harp Seal and Pup (Credit: NOAA Fisheries)