Economic Importance for Humans: Positive
Bearded seals have been traditionally hunted by the Eskimo people for meat, blubber, and leather. Although Eskimos do not rely exclusively on bearded seals for subsistence, hunting pressure on bearded seals is increasing. Bearded seals are important seal species for many Alaskan villages, as native peoples utilize them for their oil, meat, and skin, which is used to make umiaks (boats) and maklak (boots).
Positive Impacts: food ; body parts are source of valuable material
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Neuberger, A.; L. Popplewell and H. Richardson 2011. "Erignathus barbatus" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed April 04, 2012 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Erignathus_barbatus.html
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