Close-up of a seal in water.
Science-based protection of the Salish Sea ecosystem

Salish Sea Science Coalition

SALMON NEED RECOVERY 

BUT KILLING MARINE MAMMALS SHOULD NOT BE THE DEFAULT SOLUTION 

Salmon recovery means fixing problems across the entire ecosystem: damaged habitat, dams and other barriers, poor water quality, rising water temperatures, limited food, ocean overfishing, hatchery impacts, and predation. 

KEY FACTS

SALMON RECOVERY REQUIRES REAL SOLUTIONS

Tell Congress: Do Not Expand Lethal Removal Across Washington Waters

READ HR 9621

The House Bill: H. R. 9621

H.R. 9621, the Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026, would change the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) to allow more pinnipeds to be killed, including harbor seals, California sea lions, and Steller sea lions. 

What the Bill Does

 The bill would allow killing throughout Washington’s marine waters including the rivers, streams, Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean. 


It would also expand the fish covered—from salmon to any fish listed as a species of concern. Weakening the MMPA could also put other marine mammals at risk. 

Where in your Sea neighborhood?

The coverage of the Bill includes Puget Sound (the Salish Sea), estuaries, bays, and Washington’s Pacific Coast. It would also expand the fish covered—from salmon to any fish listed as a species of concern. 

About the Salish Sea Science Coalition

Our Mission

The mission of the Salish Sea Science Coalition is to protect the entire Salish Sea ecosystem through sound science and effective advocacy. We champion science-based salmon recovery while defending the Marine Mammal Protection Act, Endangered Species Act, and Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Among our goals is to effectively communicate the established science to the public and policymakers to help them understand what actually works to restore salmon, protect essential species, and preserve a healthy Salish Sea for generations to come.

Please.. take action

What the Bills do

What the Bills do

What the Bills do

 HR 9621 (co-sponsored by Emily Randall) and HR 9637.  

Both aim to kill seal and sea lions in name of saving the salmon.  We want all saved, but not at the expense of a natural predator that is part of our ecosystem.

How you can help

What the Bills do

What the Bills do

Contact your U.S. Representative, (see below)

  1. Tell Congress: Do Not Expand the Killing of Seals and Sea Lions Across Washington 
  2. Share this information on social media and email to family, friends and neighbors. 
  3. Volunteer with us, info@salishseasc.com and help educate the public about the effort to expand the killing of seals and sea lions. 

Ready to take the next step?

Visit house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative. Or call the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-2621. In any state, you can also contact your representative or senators by calling there.

In Washington state, you can call: 

Sen. Cantwell at 202-224-3441 or Sen. Murray at 202-224-2621.


Tell Congress:  Do not expand the Marine Mammal Protection Act to kill seals and sea lions!

Environmental Conservation and Marine Research.

Harbor seal pup rescued by SR3 , shot near Bellingham, WA. Photo by Center Valley Animal Rescue.

Salmon need recovery but killing marine mammals is not the solution.

Contact Us

Drop us a line or let us know if you'd like to volunteer!

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Salish Sea Science Coalition

Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA 98339