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Shocking video of boat targeting sea lions underscores decades-long fishing conflict

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Oregon Live

A video captured by a Portland man showing a fishing boat repeatedly charging large groups of sea lions shocked many for its blatant intent to do harm.

But people who make their living in Oregon’s fishing industry say the encounter on the Columbia River – while disturbing and misguided – demonstrates the animosity many fishers feel toward sea lions and their fondness for consuming endangered salmon, sturgeon and other prized fish.

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