August 16, 2021 — West Coast Seafood Processors Association (WCSPA) and 24 seafood processors, ports, and fishing associations sent a letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife providing a long list of considerations before the agency signs off on a feasibility study about re-introducing sea otters to the waters off of northern California and Oregon.
“This is a serious issue that requires serious thought and consideration,” Lori Steele, executive director of the WCSPA, said. “The Fish and Wildlife Service must conduct a comprehensive analysis of the potential effects and consequences of reintroduction. In this letter, we have asked the pertinent questions, and we expect the Service to provide thorough answers when it releases its study.”