Huffington Post2012-03-16: By TeresaCarsonPORTLAND, Ore., March 15 (Reuters) – The states of Oregon and Washington can kill sea lions that have feasted on endangered Columbia River salmon, under an authorization given on Thursday by the federal government. The decision by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) marked the latest reversal in the federal government’s position on sanctioned killing of California sea lions. It upset animal rights advocates, who argue the creatures are unfairly blamed for low fish stocks. The hungry sea lions swim 140 miles upstream and cluster at the Bonneville Dam, on the border between… more »
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