Salmon are a part of our identity here in the Pacific Northwest, but the population has struggled in recent years. It involves the systematic culling of another northwest staple: pinnipeds, or seals and sea lions. We’ll hear more from KUOW Reporter Cornelius Hocker about this debate. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online or on the KUOW App.