It’s the first time they have been allowed to kill the much larger Steller sea lions. Over the last few decades, authorities have tried all kinds of less-lethal methods to deter the sea lions, including traps, rubber bullets, and explosives, to no avail. They will be able to tranquilize, capture or trap any sea lions in the area, then bring them to another location to give them a lethal injection. Sharon Young, senior strategist for marine wildlife at the Humane Society, called the sea lions the least of the salmon’s problems. ADVERTISEMENT“Killing the sea lions isn’t going to address any of that,” she said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 14, 2020 21:00 UTC