News Is the Fake Orca the Solution to Astoria's Sea Lion Problem?

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The Port of Astoria's attempt to scare off nuisance sea lions using a boat designed to resemble an orca has proven ineffective. Originally created as a parade float, the orca replica was deployed in response to the growing sea lion population in the area. Observers noted that sea lions are likely able to distinguish between a real orca and a float, suggesting that more traditional methods of deterrence may be necessary. The discussion highlights skepticism about the effectiveness of such unconventional approaches to wildlife management.
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http://www.kptv.com/story/29245673/plan-to-use-fake-orca-to-scare-off-astoria-sea-lions-fails
ASTORIA, OR (KPTV) -

Efforts to remove hundreds of nuisance sea lions in Astoria took a strange turn Thursday, with the Port of Astoria deploying a boat-like contraption made to resemble an orca to scare off the animals.

The orca boat
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was originally built as a parade float, but when it's designer heard of the Port's sea lion problem, he offered its services.
 
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Well, I think we got to give Sea Lions a bit more credit on being able to recognize a live Orca and a parade float.
 
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Will the wonders of science never cease... Perhaps they should have made a sub that looks like an orca...
 
We need to use the tried and true solution from the past.

 
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