Wildlife officials say a plan to kill California sea lions to save an endangered run of fish on an Oregon river is working. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife began killing the sea lions in January after getting permission from federal authorities late last year. Up to 40 sea lions are preying on the chinook, he said, while only 12 were going after the steelhead. Individual sea lions are identified by trained observers who look at brands on their back or tags on their flippers. If so, Oregon wildlife managers must hold the sea lion for 48 hours before killing it.

Source: Washington Post April 04, 2019 20:28 UTC