Hungry Sea Lions Pile Into The Columbia River

Photo: Theresa Tillson/Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

California sea lions are literally piling into Astoria’s East Mooring Basin. They’ve taken over every square foot of the boat docks, and they’re even lying on top of each other for lack of space.

The latest sea lion count in the marina tallied a record 2,340 – a “mind-boggling number,” according to Bryan Wright of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

The big question now is how many sea lions will stay in the Columbia River and eat returning spring salmon?

(via: OPB)