Southern Sea Otter - Marine Mammal Commission
2017年8月28日 · Sea otters live in shallow coastal waters in the northern Pacific Ocean. Two sea otter subspecies occur in the United States, the southern sea otter (Enhydra lutris nereis) and …
Northern Sea Otter - Marine Mammal Commission
2023年5月8日 · Based on sea otter diving behavior, a study by the USGS suggested that sea otters in the most heavily impacted areas were still being exposed to oil on a regular basis, …
Why Are Sea Otters Endangered? – Sea Otter Endangered
2017年11月8日 · Almost 60,000 sea otters were killed by the Americans for the sake of getting fur during the three-year period (1804 – 1807) while another 50,000 furs were taken between …
The Future of Sea Otters Benefits of Sea Otter Reintroduction Sea otters promote the health of nearshore ecosystems. Sea otters promote diversity and resiliency in kelp forest ecosystems: …
Other Legislation and Agreements - Marine Mammal Commission
Numerous marine mammals are listed under the ESA including manatees, sea otters, and several pinnipeds (e.g., seals and sea lions) and cetaceans (e.g., whales and dolphins). Full text of the …
Status of Marine Mammal Species and Populations
The table below provides a list of marine mammal species and populations listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), or designated as depleted under the …
Marine Mammal Protection Act - Marine Mammal Commission
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has responsibility for the conservation and management of sea and marine otters, walruses, polar bears, three species of manatees, and dugongs. …
•Shark bite = #1 cause of death in sea otters between 1998-2012 •Limits otter range expansion to north and south •Bite frequency increasing •Utilizing nearshore waters •Following prey …
Fisheries Interactions with Marine Mammals
2017年10月24日 · For example, in southeast Alaska, fishermen catching urchins, clams, and crabs have voiced concerns that sea otters are reducing their catches by consuming these …
differences, the Service has concluded that sea otters between the western end of the Aleutian Islands and Cook Inlet, including the Kodiak Island area, comprise a distinct population …