Claim: Even with the Conservation of Seals Act 1970 (received royal assent 29 May 1970), in 2007, there has been a call for better seal protection with  animal groups claiming thousands of whales are killed by fishing, fish farming and salmon angling industries.
Evidence: In 2007 there has been a call for better seal protection by Animal Concern and the Marine Conservation Society. The animal groups claim thousands seals are killed by fishing, fish farming and salmon angling industries.