SEALS AND SEA LIONS IN THE COLUMBIA RIVER: AN EVALUATION AND SUMMARY OF RESEARCH.

In this article we summarize and provide an analysis and interpretation of selected published sources of information pertaining to pinnipeds (marine mammals that have front and rear flippers). Particular attention is given to traditional tribal relationships with and uses of seals and sea lions. In addition to tribal interviews conducted between 1964 and 2015, we rely on existing literature and research to demonstrate traditional Columbia River tribal hunting of pinnipeds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]