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[Karl F]

Originally Posted by Sweetwater

I think "humane dispersion" refers to non-lethal means of controlling seal populations. One approach is to upset their haul-out and breeding areas. Seals like peace a quiet when pupping so if you constantly annoy them with loud sounds they won't set up shop there. However, I'm of the opinion that more proactive methods are needed, must like those used for deer populations.

Seriously, this has a snowballs chance in hell, of doing anything to change the MMPA regarding seals.. Best Wishes, but don't bet the farm on it.

I have had some "one on one" time with seals, and not by choice...they are truly not docile when disturbed.. numbers (of them) can lead to some truly aggressive behaviour, on their part.

[Maloney]

Is there any truth to the comment I once heard that the seals are all over now because Mononomy's structure has changed and the seals had to haul out someplace new, or is that bs?

[Jenn]

Seriously and not to sound rude but if it truly means "dispersing" than I am out. "Dispersing" will only send them somewhere else and not solve anything. Nor is there anything saying they will "disperse" at all or very far.

[5/0]

Im number 52

[saltfly]

Originally Posted by Karl F

Seriously, this has a snowballs chance in hell, of doing anything to change the MMPA regarding seals.. Best Wishes, but don't bet the farm on it.

I have had some "one on one" time with seals, and not by choice...they are truly not docile when disturbed.. numbers (of them) can lead to some truly aggressive behaviour, on their part.

they're going to move them to Montauk

[ecduzitgood]

I look at any type of action that addresses the issue a step in the right direction, the more people who get behind any type of action against the over population will show their are many who don't find them cute. If you don't mind having them around don't sign it.

The people who fight to protect them for the most part only visit the shorelines and have no idea of the actual damage being done by these cute big eyed mammals. It's a war of numbers and the fishermen are out numbered in this battle.