Panel presents on pinniped predation
- March 26, 2026
- Kym Buzdygon
Sea lion predation on salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River Basin remains a source of concern for regional fish and wildlife managers.
Tag – Sea-lion
Corps of Engineers Report: Steller Sea Lions Are Taking A Big Bite Out Of Fish Runs At Bonneville Dam
- March 12, 2021
- John Harrison
The number of California sea lions is declining, but the number of Stellers remains high. Monitoring now occurs in all seasons except summer.
Twice the Size of a Polar Bear, With an Attitude
- October 16, 2020
- John Harrison
New federal law and permit allow states and tribes to remove more sea lions from the Columbia River, including Stellers, which can weigh more than a ton.
Sea Lion Reports: Stellers Are Staying Longer At Bonneville And Feasting On Winter Steelhead
- May 05, 2020
- John Harrison
Big sea lions are causing big problems for Columbia River salmon and steelhead, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' annual report on sea lion predation at Bonneville Dam.
Tribes Mourn Death of Celilo Village Leader Bobby Begay
- April 27, 2020
- John Harrison
Tribal leader was well-known for his work to protect salmon from sea lions and educate about tribal culture.
'Sherman's Lagoon' Brings Salmon-Eating Sea Lions In The Columbia River To A World-wide Audience
- April 21, 2020
- John Harrison
In 'Sherman's Lagoon,' Filmore declares 'We need to help the seals and sea lions in the Columbia River."
Decision Expected This Summer On Application To Remove More Sea Lions
- April 17, 2020
- John Harrison
Application targets aggressive sea lions that prey on Columbia River fish between the ocean and McNary Dam.
Council Recommends Funding for Larger Dock to Handle Sea Lions at Bonneville Dam
- January 16, 2019
The Council this month approved a request from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for the Bonneville Power Administration to fund the construction of a floating platform big enough to handle Steller sea lions, which can weigh more than
Sea Lions in the Willamette
- May 29, 2018
- John Harrison
Hazing, relocation to the ocean prove ineffective at deterring sea lion predation on fish at Willamette Falls.
Northwest Governors send letter on sea lion predation
- January 29, 2018
- John Harrison
The governors of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington sent a letter to the House members of the Northwest Congressional delegation supporting federal legislation that would better control predation by sea lions on Columbia River salmon and steelhead.
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