Sea lion Defense Brigade reports that a lot of young animals were seen in Astoria’s east mooring basin this weekend with fresh brand burns, and bleeding scars on their backs. ODFW claims this hot branding does not hurt sea lions, but the burns on their backs and the pain in their eyes tell a different story.
Please contact NOAA :Donna Wieting, and ask her to end the “Lethal Take” of the Columbia River sea lions for eating fish. Director, Office of Protected Resources
NOAA
Phone 301 713-2332 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 
301 713-2332 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Fax 301 427-2520
Email: donna.wieting@noaa.gov
1315 East-West Highway,
Silver Spring MD 20910
Thank you, for taking action for the Columbia River sea lions.
Exposing the Big Game 
I tried to call Ms. Wieting, but was told she’s in a meeting… I left my name and phone #, “one of her staff members will return my call”.
Great, thanks, let us know what she says when you get a chance to talk.
Emailed Ms Wieting. Thank you for caring!
Thank you!