Protecting Southern Sea Otter Habitat — The Otter Project
The Otter Project seeks the complete protection of the southern sea otter through critical habitat designation for this vital, keystone species. The southern sea otter’s range currently …
Laws & Protections - Sea Otter Savvy
Wherever you may encounter sea otters, they are protected from hunting and harassment by federal, state, and sometimes local laws. Those violating these protections are subject to fines, …
Protection of Northern Sea Otters in Washington
In Washington, the MMPA protects sea otters by prohibiting "take" of these animals. The MMPA provides for specific exceptions to the prohibition on taking, including a provision that allows …
Sea otter conservation - Wikipedia
The sea otter preys mostly upon invertebrates such as sea urchins, diverse mollusks and crustaceans, and some species of fish. In most of its range, it is a keystone species, with a …
Sea Otter - Defenders of Wildlife
Hunted to near extinction in the 18th and 19th centuries, sea otters finally gained protections with the signing of the International Fur Seal Treaty of 1911. In the 1970s, they received additional …
The next steps to protect sea otters - Environment America
Sep 26, 2023 · Sea otters enjoying their time in a kelp forest. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently determined that southern sea otters still need endangered species protections. What …
Sea otters, once hunted to near extinction, are preventing coastal ...
Jan 31, 2024 · Sea otters are proving to be Mother Nature's solution to the prevention of coastal erosion, a recent discovery that further demonstrates how conservation efforts can help to …
Southern Sea Otter - Marine Mammal Commission
Aug 28, 2017 · Two sea otter subspecies occur in the United States, the southern sea otter (Enhydra lutris nereis) and the northern sea otter (E.l. kenyoni). Southern sea otters, also …
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces southern sea otters will ...
Sep 19, 2023 · To minimize the potential for disturbance and harm to sea otters, people sharing sea otter habitat should: Be aware of your surroundings and alert to nearby wildlife when …
Sea Otters: Habitat Changes and Conservation Strategies
Oct 20, 2024 · In the U.S., the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Endangered Species Act of 1973 have been instrumental in safeguarding sea otters, providing legal …