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A Mystery in Alaska
Video: Killer Whales Attacking Sea Lions

Many fishermen feel they’re being framed for the sea lion declines. Pollock are more abundant than ever, they say. Frustrated fishermen captured video of killer whales thrashing at sea lions in a harbor. Elsewhere, one killer whale was found with the remains of at least 13 sea lions in its stomach. Despite this evidence, the role that killer whales are playing in the mystery of disappearing sea lions remains unclear.

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kelly -- February 10th, 2009 at 2:11 pm

that was great

ashley -- February 24th, 2009 at 5:59 pm

so cool

Co -- March 10th, 2009 at 4:20 pm

AWESOME!

ishy -- May 21st, 2009 at 6:37 pm

i thought that it was pretty cool because i never knew that killer whales ate sealion’s and scientist find out why the sea lion’s were dissapearing….

Jennie -- October 6th, 2009 at 12:52 pm

Normally transient orcas do not travel as close to the harbour but what must be happening is that they can’t find adequate food sources in the open ocean and are moving closer to shore.

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