In North America, sea lions sunning themselves on rocks and beaches are part of the scenery from Mexico to Alaska. But they’re viewed as competition by some human anglers. In some places, short-sighted government policy even calls for sea lions’ extermination. We’ve gone to court to protect sea lions, and you can join the stand for our whiskered, marine friends.
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Houman Mobasher
The HSUS Files Lawsuit to Stop Sea Lion Killings
The HSUS and the Wild Fish Conservancy filed suit in federal court, seeking to stop the National Marine Fisheries Service from once again authorizing Id., Wash., and Ore. to kill sea lions at Bonneville Dam—as many as 460—over the next five years.
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April 24, 2013
Commercial Fisheries and Marine Mammals
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January 18, 2013
Wayne's Blog: The Obama Administration’s First Term – Animal Protection Record
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October 23, 2012
Illegal Sea Lion Killings Remain Unsolved – Reward Offer Still Stands
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June 20, 2012
Reward Offered for Information in Recent String of Sea Lion Shootings
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March 19, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States and Wild Fish Conservancy File Suit to Stop Illegal Sea Lion Killing at Bonneville Dam
