Sea lion/steelhead conflict at the Ballad Locks, Seattle. National Marine Fisheries Service and Washington Department of Wildlife, Seattle, Washington.

Authors
Scordino, J. and Pfeifer, R.
Year
Page #s
10 pp
Summary

Predator sounds (killer whales) did not deter sea lion (Zalophus californianus) predation on a steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) fishery in Washington.

Field Studies

Sea lion/steelhead conflict at the Ballad Locks, Seattle. National Marine Fisheries Service and Washington Department of Wildlife, Seattle, Washington.

Study Type
Field study in the wild
Location
Washington, United States
Target catch
Steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Effect on bycatch species
Predator sounds did not deter predation
Effect on target catch
N/A
Bycatch species
Pinnipeds
Zalophus californianus (California sea lion)
Reduction technique
Acoustic deterrent devices