Seals Returning to Baltic Coast

 

Photo: Tambako the Jaguar / CC

There was once a time when seals thrived in the cold waters of the Baltic sea, near the coast of Poland, but fishermen in the region didn't appreciate the competition. For decades, they drove away and killed thousands of seals until eventually there were none to be found. Now, after almost 50 years of absence in these waters, the animals are finally making a comeback -- thanks to tireless conservation efforts. Unfortunately, however, not everyone is cheering their return.

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