HR 9621 would allow for additional exemptions under the MMPA broadening how pinnipeds could be killed in the name of protecting listed salmon stocks.
Christopher Dunagan's latest article goes into the issue in depth. A long read, but well worth it to learn about this controversial topic.
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Congress debates lethal removal of seals and sea lions in Puget Sound | Encyclopedia of Puget Sound
A proposed amendment to the Marine Mammal Protection Act has renewed a debate over the merits of killing seals and sea lions to protect salmon. Proponents say it will help some endangered salmon popul...
