Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Ban the Ring Flying disc to Protect Our Seals
Closed
102 signatures
What the petition asks
Young seals sometimes find lost or discarded flying rings (any type of throwing ring). Being inquisitive, they sometimes play with them, putting their heads through the hole & may become trapped. As they grow, the rings can cut into their necks, causing life threatening open wounds & sometimes death
Seals around the UK are protected wild animals. Legislation does not allow any suffering, killing or injuring of our heritage seals. However, this may be caused by flying rings. Flying rings may be lost or discarded on beaches, and may end up in the sea. We think the use of existing solid discs, preferably biodegradable, are seal safe alternatives.
Timeline
| 10 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
102
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
10 Jun 2025
Closed
10 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 13 Aug 2026.