Join Eastside Audubon Vice President and Oceana Field Representative Jeremy Lucas for a free online presentation hosted by Tahoma Bird Alliance’s Speaker Series. Learn what the science really says about seals, sea lions, and salmon, and why H.R. 9621 threatens a 50-year conservation success story.

About the Talk

Seals and sea lions (collectively known as pinnipeds) are an integral part of the Salish Sea ecosystem. They control lower-level predators on the food chain from having unchecked population growth as well as prove a valuable food source to Bigg’s orcas. Plus, they never fail to delight those of us that walk along our beaches and piers!

Yet, there is an effort in Congress that would look to expand the intentional killing of these remarkable animals under the false belief that the science suggests killing them would help recover our salmon. HR 9621 is moving through the process now and should it become law, would open up the killing of our state’s pinnipeds in new and frankly horrifying ways. Come learn why they are wrong, what the science says, what salmon need, and what you can do about it. We will go on a journey that talks about the Marine Mammal Protection Act and how HR 9621 would threaten a conservation success story 50 years in the making.

About the Presenter

Jeremy Lucas is the Washington state Field Representative for Oceana, where his focus is on educating the public on Southern Resident orcas, promoting responsible fisheries and habitat, and protecting pinnipeds. His background is in GIS and conservation issues. In his free time, Jeremy is an avid birder and vice president of Eastside Audubon, enjoys hiking, and catching up with friends over a cold beer.

How to Join

This is a free online event via Zoom, hosted by Tahoma Bird Alliance as part of their monthly Speaker Series. Registration is required; click the button below to register on the Tahoma Bird Alliance website and receive the Zoom link.