Sweden have three different seal species, read more about them
When the seal population had collapsed around 1980 and was almost completely extinct, the authorities put an end to all hunting. Seal protection areas were established, and all three species found along our coasts were protected. At the same time, we received EU directives to reduce emissions of DDT and PCBs. It led to the recovery of all three seal tribes.
Until they became so numerous that they began to encroach on human territory, and we started to hunt them again.
In ten short features, with graphics and interviews with researchers and authorities, we deepen the issue. But who are they? Here are some facts.