Officials in the Canadian government acknowledge that the only way the annual slaughter of more than 330,000 seals off the Atlantic coast will be abolished is if the Canadian fishing industry asks the government to do so. Hence, opponents of the slaughter have initiated an international boycott of Canadian seafood which is intended to apply enough economic pressure to leave the industry no choice but to beg for an end to the slaughter.

Individual consumers and numerous corporations, including Legal Seafoods and Whole Foods, have pledged not to purchase seafood at least from the Atlantic coast of Canada. However, restaurant chain Red Lobster, the largest U.S. importer of seafood from Canada, has stubbornly refused to participate in the boycott.

In an effort to encourage Red Lobster to sign on, the HSUS is coordinating demonstrations to be held at Red Lobster locations throughout the U.S. and Canada on Saturday, June 25.

In solidarity, opponents ! of the brutal slaughter in Michigan will gather at the Red Lobster restaurant in Novi located at 27760 Novi Rd. (in front of the Twelve Oaks Mall) on Saturday, June 25th from noon to 2:00pm. The ramp from I-96 to Novi Rd. is closed for construction, but the detour is M-5 to Twelve Mile. Then go left on Novi Rd. It will be clearly marked.

We know that June is a very busy month for most people, and lots of vacations will be starting, but if you can spare a few hours that day, your participation would be greatly appreciated, and your support in this effort is crucial. Please pass this alert on to your networks and acquaintances. Signs will be provided, but you are welcome to make your own if you so choose.

For more information, contact Darryl Braun by e-mail at darryl_braun@yahoo.com , or by phone at 313 565-7531.