Owha the leopard seal is spotted at Westhaven Marina in Auckland after suffering an apparent gunshot wound to her face the day before. Three more Auckland marinas want to be allowed to move seals off the premises using light, sound and as a last resort, a low pressure hose. A trial began in August at Westhaven Marina in the centre city in a bid to deter Auckland's resident leopard seal, Owha, from causing problems and damaging property. Empire Capital Limited has applied for the same conditions as Westhaven marina - the ability to manage seals in and around its marina. The marine biologist said there was a balance between keeping the seals from causing trouble and removing them.

Source: Stuff October 30, 2019 02:15 UTC