Seals Shot in Head Again | Seattle News

A baby harbor seal pup was found shot in the head in Bellingham—just the latest in a disturbing trend of seal shootings across Washington. Two adult seals were also fatally shot earlier this year, sparking outrage and concern. While some blame seals for declining salmon, experts say seals eat a wide variety of prey and salmon recovery depends on broader environmental factors. Authorities, including NOAA and Fish & Wildlife, are now investigating, with violations of the Marine Mammal Protection Act carrying hefty fines and even jail time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aa61154a2a50d6c0