There is an over-population of seals- sea lions, but they are protected. So, even harassing them is illegal. But, I like them. Just got in a debate over would I like them so much when they steal my 30 pound springer, hmmmnn. We let them , so why wouldn't they eat an easy catch? Their animals, hungry, fish, so they eat. Don't hate them for doing what seems natural to them. We have let them become used to us, it is just like the cougars who we have taken their land. They are wild and will hunt whatever they can. If you want to hunt and fish, expect them to also. Fair is fair. And ok, I still think they're cute! But, bashing allowed, it is man who has allowed this , blame him, not the animals who just go along with the times.