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Washington State Researchers Will Use Drones to Survey Seals, Sea Lions
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has finalized a drone use plan that authorizes staff to conduct pinniped (also known as seals) research and management surveys in the state’s coastal and inland waters.
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