21. Sitka Educational Wildlife Tour, Puffins & Whale Watching In Southeast Alaska Tours led by Captain Walt Cunningham to see birds, sea otters, whales, and coastal habitats of the Sitka Sound. http://www.ptialaska.net/~bareis/boat5.htm

Educational Mar i ne Tours Captain Walt Cunningham 709 Lincoln Street, Sitka AK 99835 You see tufted puffins, bald eagles and numerous unusual pelagic birds on your trip with Walt. Sitka Sound's beautiful panorama unfolds for you to view, as you learn about our marine neighbors, the sea otters, birds, the whales and our fisheries. You have a Captain with over thirty years of Alaskan wildlife, marine mammal research and boat experience showing you spectacular Sitka Sound. You'll experience a side of Sitka most guests never see. Comfort of an enclosed 26 foot boat for your personalized trip, 2 to 4 people specific questions, or to plan your trip email Walt looking for a drop off in Sitka Sound Sitka WhaleFest Nov. 3 th th th credits available Though our celebration is new ( 4 years ) the Sitka WhaleFest is rapidly developing into an extremely popular event for the scientists active in marine sciences in the northern Pacific, our selves and our guests. If you desire to see, hear and take part in active question and answer session after each presentation with some of cutting edge cetaceans and pinnipeds scientists, you need to be in Sitka the first weekend in November

22. Help Save The Sea Otters But from that high, the species has declined, and today there areonly 1,950 southern sea otters left alive. sea otters are what http://www.saveseaotters.org/

Sea Otter Animation Find Out More Adopt a Sea Otter Sea Otter Video Official Defenders Gear ... Defenders Home Page You can help save sea otters by using a Defenders of Wildlife credit card. Apply Today! Defenders of Wildlife does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. For many years, it appeared that the southern sea otter was destined to be a success story of endangered species, saved from the brink of extinction. After being rediscovered along the California coast in the 1930s, the population grew from only a few hundred beleaguered animals to nearly 2,400 individuals in 1995. But from that high, the species has declined, and today there are only 1,950 southern sea otters left alive. Sea otters are what scientists refer to as "keystone species," a term that refers to their functional role within their ecosystem. The feeding habits of the sea otter have a top-down effect on the marine ecosystem, meaning that their actions affect organisms lower in the food chain. Sea otters are also indicators of the health of that ecosystem. Scientists are not sure why sea otters are steadily declining along the California coast. The potential causes are disease, drowning in fishing gear, lack of food and habitat degradation. Research is desperately needed. Yet repeated federal budget cuts have eliminated money for even the most basic studies.

23. Ocean Friends Images - Home Photographs of marine mammals; including whales, dolphins, seals, and sea otters. http://www.oceanfriendsimages.com/

Home Gallery Ordering Bio Contact ... Information Paul Ratcliffe, an award winning and internationally published photographer, has been photographing whales and other marine life for over 20 years. Through these pictures, presented here at Ocean Friends Images , he hopes to show the beauty and majesty of these amazing animals.

24. Chris' Whale Watching Trips - Monterey, California Whale watching excursions along scenic Monterey Bay. See whales, dolphins, and sea otters. http://www.chrisswhalewatching.com/

Chris' Whale Watching 48 Fisherman's Wharf Monterey, CA 93940 The Skippers Today's Whales Request Info Our Fleet ... Send Us Email Welcome! Chris' Whale Watching Trips offers whale watching year-round. From early December to early April, we have 26,000 grey whales in the Monterey Bay. December, January and Februaray, they are migrating from Alaska to Mexico to give birth to their calfs. From the end of February to early april, the whales return with their calfs. You'll also see killer whales and many different types of dolphins and porpoise. Sea lions and sea otters are also common. Our whale watching trips are 2 hours long and fully narrated by our skippers , some who have been doing this for 30 years. It's a beautiful and educational trip. The trips run every day. Call us for times. The cost is $18.00 for adults and $12.00 for children. School and group rates are available. Back to Top The Skippers Today's Whales Request Info ... SunStar Media

25. OceanInfo: Sea Otters, Enhydra Lutris Based on morphological differences in color, body and skull sizes, three subspeciesof sea otters have been proposed historically El lutris Linn., the http://oceanlink.island.net/oinfo/otterpage/otter.html

Systematics Morphology Distribution Biology ... References The biology of animals that have been traditionally hunted are usually well known. Throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries Enhydra lutris , the sea otter, was heavily exploited by man, prized universally for its exceptionally warm, sheik and tremendously valuable pelt. Subsequently, in order to maximize harvest yield, the human predatory machine studied sea otter biology intently. This cute, furry, charismatic species was so well hunted that it was extirpated along most of its historical range in North America. A second wave of study in sea otter biology was initiated at the beginning of the twentieth century in efforts to prevent the animal's extinction. Recent studies of E. lutris appear to emerge from all areas of science. Currently, numerous scientific papers are being published on many different scales in the disciplines of physiology, ecology, behaviour, pathology, and conservation of this animal. The resources utilized in the synthesis of this page represent a very minute fraction of the myriad of past and current publications dedicated to Enhydra lutris Systematics The sea otter ( Enhydra lutris , Linnaeus 1758) is the only member of the genus Enhydra (Fig.1). It is the largest member of the family Mustelidae which includes approximately 70 species; the otter is also the smallest marine mammal and is the only one in the order Carnivora. Based on morphological differences in color, body and skull sizes, three sub-species of sea otters have been proposed historically:

26. Sea Kayak Alaska: True North Kayaks, Homer, Alaska Paddle protected waters inhabitied with sea otters, puffins and seals. No experience necessary. http://www.truenorthkayak.com

Sea kayak Alaska's coastal wilderness Paddle with sea otters, bald eagles and puffins in protected waters surrounded by majestic peaks. Located near Homer Alaska, we are one of the largest and oldest sea kayak companies on the Kenai Peninsula. No experience necessary "These may have been the best days of our vacation." -David (New York

27. The Marine Mammal Center of The Marine Mammal Center is to rescue and humanely treat ill, injured, or orphanedmarine mammals including seals, sea lions, sea otters, dolphins and whales http://www.tmmc.org/learning/education/mammalinfo/seaotter.asp

our group programs marine mammal information classification pinnipeds ... sea lions at PIER 39 Sea Otters SEA OTTER Enhydra lutris meaning of scientific name: otter DESCRIPTION: Sea otters are members of the weasel or mustelid family. Like other members of this family, they have very thick fur. In fact, at 850,000 to one million hairs per square inch, they have the thickest fur of any mammal. Their fur actually consists of two layers, an undercoat and longer guard hairs. This system traps a layer of air next to their skin so their skin does not get wet. Sea otters are usually dark brown, often with lighter guard hairs. Alaskan sea otters tend to have lighter fur on their heads. Sea otters are the smallest marine mammal. Adult females weigh 35-60 pounds (16-27 kg); males reach up to 90 pounds (40 kg). Alaskan sea otters are bigger with males weighing up to 100 pounds (45 kg). RANGE/HABITAT: Sea otters once ranged from Mexico to Alaska and even to Japan. Currently, the California population numbers around 2,000 and is found from Half Moon Bay to Morro Bay. There is a much larger population in Alaska, and sea otters are still found in Russia. Sea otters inhabit shallow coastal areas and prefer places with kelp. The kelp acts as an anchor that the sea otters use to wrap themselves in when they are resting.

28. >>amy's Sea Otter Page<< Information on a number of lutrine species. Includes pictures as well as habitat and behavior information concerning sea otters, Enhydra lutris. http://www.geocities.com/whatever98103/

home sea otter info sea otter pix different species ... guestbook or

29. Defenders Of Wildlife - Wildlife - Sea Otters CONSERVING SEA OTTER POPULATIONS WORLDWIDE. sea otters. Only three lutris).Southern sea otters are found only in California. Northern http://www.defenders.org/wildlife/new/seaotters.html

Select Wolves Dolphins Bears Birds Sea Otters Polar Bears Manatees Bison Sea Otters in California Sea Otters in Alaska Sea Otters in Washington Sea Otter Range Maps ... Adopt A Sea Otter CONSERVING SEA OTTER POPULATIONS WORLDWIDE Only three subspecies of sea otter are found in the world: the southern, or California, sea otter ( Enhydra lutris nereis ), the northern sea otter ( Enhydra lutris kenyoni ) and the Russian sea otter ( Enhydra lutris lutris ). Southern sea otters are found only in California. Northern sea otters are found in Washington, Alaska and Canada. Russian sea otters are found in Russia and there are a few in Japan.

30. Defenders Of Wildlife - Wildlife - Sea Otters - California This area is referred to as the parent range. Because these sea otters livedso close to oil tanker traffic, a major goal of the recovery plan was to http://www.defenders.org/wildlife/new/marine/otters/ca/overview.html

Select Wolves Dolphins Bears Birds Sea Otters Polar Bears Manatees Bison California Sea Otter Video Offshore Oil Drilling Sea Otters and Fisheries Gear Sea Otter Comment Letters ... Main Sea Otter Page CALIFORNIA The southern, or California, sea otter ( Enhydra lutris nereis ) is listed as a threatened species under the federal Endangered Species Act and is also protected under California state law and by the Marine Mammal Protection Act. the designated management zone.

31. Vancouver Aquarium - AquaFacts Sea Otters I Enhydra Lutris /i AquaFacts sea otters Enhydra lutris. Where do sea otters live? How manysea otters are there? British Columbia 2,500 to 3,000 sea otters. http://www.vanaqua.org/Visitor_Information/AquaFacts/Sea_Otters.htm

32. Sea Otters! sea otters. Southern Sea Otter Facts. Scientific Name Enhydra lutris, or Enhydralutris nereis. In the year 1920 sea otters were believed to be extinct. Senses http://www.monterey.k12.ca.us/~drey/ptlobos/otters.html

Sea Otters Southern Sea Otter Facts Scientific Name: Enhydra lutris, or Enhydra lutris nereis Physical Characteristics: Males are usually four feet long and weigh around 65 pounds while the females may be only 45 pounds. Teeth: Otters are adapted to life in the ocean and only rarely will they come to land. They have extremely strong canine teeth so that they can tear their food and have large flat molars for dealing with hard shells and for opening small clams. Diet: Otters use their forepaws or tools to dislodge prey from rocky areas. Otters must eat the equivalent of 20 to 25 percent of their body weight each day in order to maintain a high level of internal heat production. Otters eat almost anything they can haul to thge surface. Their diet may include crabs, clams, sea urchins, sea stars, or their favorite, abolone. One interesting fact about a sea otter's diet is that they seem to learn what is good to eat from their mother. This is why there can be a group of otters in an area with each otter preferning different foods. One may like crabs while the other likes to eat sea urchins or abolone. I have sen otters gathering a grab-bag of critters for supper though. I once saw one gathering sea stars like this one along with small crabs. Ears: Otters have small external ears and can hear very well. Their ears are protected by a small flap just indside the ear to prevent water from getting in the ear canal.

33. Sea Otter Campaign For The Los Cerritos Wetlands MPA Wetlands are favorite places for sea otters to hang out. sea otters canfind abundant food sources, especially clams, in cleanedup wetlands. http://www.sea-otters.org/

Sea Otter Campaign join or renew ONLINE (code 0447) 2010 Campaign Restore at least 20% of Ocean, Coast and Watershed resources by 2010/2020 "Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat" Theodore Roosevelt, 1899 Bring Back the Southern Sea Otter Campaign to bring the Southern Sea Otter back to Marine Protected Areas on the west coast of North America New: Proposal for GIS mapping of MPA Fish and Wildlife Draft Recovery Plan, and Citizen's response Join our list serv, send and receive Getting Around Sea Otter Campaign Intro to the Draft Recovery Plan Part 2 of the Draft Recovery Plan Citizens response to the FWS Draft Recovery plan Marine Protected Areas Create MPAs Research, Science Campaign/What you can do Coast Watcher screen Sea Otter links/resources Sign up/groups/messages/chat TBT, the bottom paint linked to Otter deaths See a short video about Kelp and Sea Otters note: these rollover pics by Art Wolfe. Order a Sea Otter screen saver, see the links page

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36. California Sea Otters California sea otters. Counts made since 1983 have increased at about 5%6%per year. In spring 1993, 2,239 California sea otters were counted. Fig. http://biology.usgs.gov/s t/noframe/c262.htm

37. Sea Otters In The North Pacific Ocean sea otters in the North Pacific Ocean. Today more than 100,000 sea ottersoccur throughout about 75% of their original range (Fig. 1b). http://biology.usgs.gov/s t/noframe/s043.htm

38. ThinkQuest Library Of Entries http://library.thinkquest.org/J0111704/

Welcome to the ThinkQuest Junior of Entries The web site you have requested, Sea Otters, California's Threatened Treasure , is one of over 4000 student created entries in our Library. Before using our Library, please be sure that you have read and agreed to our To learn more about ThinkQuest. You can browse other ThinkQuest Library Entries To proceed to Sea Otters, California's Threatened Treasure click here Back to the Previous Page The Site you have Requested ... Sea Otters, California's Threatened Treasure click here to view this site A ThinkQuest Junior 2001 Entry Click image for the Site Awards Received Platinum Site Desciption Southern Sea Otters California's Threatened Treasure. Historical information concerning, native habitat, population counts, range, and the near extinction due to hunting and pollution. Explain the lifecycle of these otter including reproduction, diet, social life, and physical attributes. Our site will highlight three special Southern Sea Otters from the California Monterey Bay Aquarium. Aquarium's role in research and preservation of Sea Otters and their local environment. California Sea Otters are currently on the U.S. Threatened Species list, this web site will examine causes for declining numbers, statistical information, the role of pollution, and disease and other resources. Cover how conservation groups team with public agencies to save sick or injured sea otters.

39. Sea Otters Someone tells you it is a sea otter. Next, you decide to look up informationon sea otters. Newborn sea otters range in weight from 3 to 5 lbs. http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0215242/sea_otters.htm

Imagine that you are fishing on the coast of the United States or Canada. You see a large brown and tan spot in the Pacific Ocean. It is coming closer and closer. You’re scared about what it could be. You’ve never seen anything like it. You snap a picture of it so you can ask someone to identify what it is. Someone tells you it is a sea otter. Next, you decide to look up information on sea otters. Life Cycle of a Sea Otter The majority of sea otter pups are born in early spring. Newborn sea otters range in weight from 3 to 5 lbs. Sea otter pups are typically born in the water. After a few weeks, young sea otters can be found swimming, diving, grooming themselves, and also beginning to eat solid foods. Young sea otters are very curious and play in a rough way. Between five and eight months of age, sea otters leave their mother to make it on their own. Characteristics Sea otters have a small, round head, closeable nostrils, ears with flaps, and small eyes that are good for seeing in and out of the water. The nostrils and the ears close while underwater so that no water gets into them. Southern sea otters are about 4 feet long including their 12-inch tails. Northern sea otters tend to be a little larger. Male sea otters are usually about 65 lbs. and females are about 20 lbs. less than males.

40. Animal Bytes: Sea Otter Class Mammalia Order Carnivora Family Mustelidae Genus species Enhydra lutrisStatus sea otters once lived along most of the coastal North Pacific Ocean. http://www.seaworld.org/AnimalBytes/sea_otterab.html

sea otter Fast Facts Common Name: sea otter Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Mustelidae Genus species: Enhydra lutris Status: Sea otters once lived along most of the coastal North Pacific Ocean. That was before fur traders hunted them for their thick, luxurious pelts. By the year 1900, sea otters were nearly extinct. Today they're protected. The California population is still smallabout 2,000 sea otters spread over only about 226 km (140 mi.) of central California coastline. California sea otters are listed as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act. Fun Facts 1. Two separate populations of sea otters live in North America: Alaska sea otters and California sea otters. 2. The sea otter's brown to black fur is the finest and densest of any animal fur. On a large animal, there an estimated 650,000 hairs per square inch. A sea otter relies on its fur to keep it warmit doesn't have blubber as other marine mammals do. Natural oils in a sea otter's fur repel water and trap tiny air bubbles, providing a layer of warm air between the otter's skin and the harsh elements of its environment. 3. Sea otters spend up to 48% of the daylight hours grooming their fur. They groom by rubbing fur with their forepaws. Their strong claws comb and rake the fur. Then they roll and whirl in the water to smooth their fur.

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