Return of the Sea Otter: The Story of the Animal That Evaded Extinction on the Pacific Coast
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (641 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0738L1NRD |
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| Number of Pages | : | 217 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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. He is a popular public speaker on cruise ships and at museums and environmental centers and has published articles on wildlife topics in Earthwatch Journal, Bird Watcher's Digest, WildBird, and Natural New England, among other publications. Todd McLeish is a science writer with three published books, all on natural history topics: Narwhals, Bas
He is a popular public speaker on cruise ships and at museums and environmental centers and has published articles on wildlife topics in Earthwatch Journal, Bird Watcher's Digest, WildBird, and Natural New England, among other publications. About the Author Todd McLeish is a science writer with three published books, all on natural history topics: Narwhals, Basking with Humpbacks, and Golden Wings and Hairy Toes: New England Wildlife.
When otters disappear, sea urchins take over, and the kelp disappears along with all of the creatures that live in the beds. Only now, nearly a century after hunting ceased, are populations showing stable growth in some places. A science journalist's journey along the Pacific Coast from California to Alaska to track the status, health, habits, personality, and viability of sea otters--the appealing species unique to this coastline that was hunted to near extinction in the 18th and 19th centuries.These adorable, furry marine mammals--often seen floating on their backs holding hands--reveal the health of the coastal ecosystem along the Pacific Ocean. Once hunted for their prized fur during the 1700s and 1800s, these animals nearly went extinct. When they are present, kelp beds are thick and healthy, providing homes for an array of sealife. Sea otters are a keystone species in coastal areas, feeding on sea urchins, clams, crab, and other crustaceans. Now, thanks to their protected status, sea otters are floating around in coves in California, Washington, and Alaska.