Claim: Even with the Conservation of Seals Act 1970, in 2007, there has been a call for better seal protection with  animal groups claiming thousands seals 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. Animal welfare and conservation groups have called for new legislation to protect seals in Scottish waters.