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Peterborough & District Angling Association name for RSPCA to take motion as seals are inflicting devastation to fish populations within the space
An angling membership in Peterborough has claimed victory in a row with the RSPCA about seals within the metropolis.
Peterborough & District Angling Association (P&DAA) have referred to as for the animal charity to cease releasing seals which were cared for on the East Winch centre at Sutton Bridge.
Upon launch, among the seals have swam up the Nene, and made their houses in Peterborough – which the P&DAA say is having a devastating affect on the eco-system, as 1000’s of fish are devoured by the mammals.
Seals have been noticed within the River Nene within the metropolis centre, and this week at Ferry Meadows park.
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Now the RSPCA have put a brief cease to releasing the seals on the web site – a transfer that has been welcomed by the affiliation. However, they’re now calling for additional motion.
‘We want to see the seals that have come to Peterborough moved to a more suitable home’
Rob Harris, chairman of the P&DAA stated: “We do see it as a victory – from ‘just’ an angling club to get this, after such a long period of time.
“We have had to be determined, and put across a strong case, and do it in the right way.
“We are not trying to argue against seals, but we want them to be in the right place.
“We are now looking at the long term – at the moment it (the pause in releasing the seals from the site) is just a temporary suspension – we want to see it become permanent.
“We also want to see the seals that have come into Peterborough moved to a more suitable home.
“We have had reports that some fish breeding grounds in the area have zero adult fish because of the impact of the seals. They are having an impact on the whole eco-system – birds, fish, small mammals.”
‘We’re proud of the work we do in rehabilitating seals at our specialist wildlife centres’
A spokesperson for the RSPCA said: “The RSPCA is here for every kind of animal, through rescue, advocacy and prevention and we’re proud of the work we do in rehabilitating seals at our specialist wildlife centres. Releasing a seal into the wild is an important and rewarding part of rehabilitation which can often take many months. Our rehabilitation work and releases have been developed with scientific evidence. We always take great care when we release seals in order to give them the best chance at surviving in the wild, however given the concerns, we have paused releases in this location while we gather further data and evidence and consult with partners.”
Further conferences between the P&DAA and the RSPCA on the matter at the moment are deliberate to take place.
The RSPCA have additionally given recommendation on what to do if you happen to see a seal in Peterborough.
They stated: “We would ask the public to not get close to seals in order to take pictures or even selfies with them.
“Seals are strong, powerful wild animals and have a very nasty bite which can cause horrible wounds.
“Feeding them should be avoided, and please be vigilant when walking dogs.”
