Sea Otter Conservation

Chapter 1. The Conservation of Sea Otters: A Prelude

• Introduction
• Natural History
• Conservation Successes and Challenges
• Conclusion
• References

Chapter 2. Natural History, Ecology, and the Conservation and Management of Sea Otters

• History
• Form and Function
• Associated Species
• Food Web
• Ecosystems
• Human Emotions
• Discussion
• References

Chapter 3. Historic and Contemporary Status of Sea Otters in the North Pacific

• Introduction
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgments
• References

Chapter 4. Challenges to Sea Otter Recovery and Conservation

• Introduction
• Threats: Past, Present and Future
• Conclusion
• References

Chapter 5. Sea Otter Conservation Genetics

• Introduction
• The Sea Otter Story and Conservation Genetics
• Conservation Genetic Approaches
• Methods
• Sea Otter Genetic Research Findings
• Future Work
• Conclusion
• References

Chapter 6. Evaluating the Status of Individuals and Populations: Advantages of Multiple Approaches and Time Scales

• Introduction
• The North Pacific Example
• Tools of the Trade
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgments
• References

Chapter 7. Veterinary Medicine and Sea Otter Conservation

• Unique Features in Natural History are Important
• Veterinary Medicine and the Evolution of Sea Otter Capture and Handling
• Physical and Chemical Immobilization of Sea Otters
• Role of Sea Otter Anatomy and Physiology on Conservation
• The Veterinary Contribution to Sea Otter Conservation
• Sea Otter Conservation, Disease, and Veterinary Medicine
• Future Roles of Veterinary Medicine in Sea Otter Conservation
• References

Chapter 8. Sea Otters in Captivity: Applications and Implications of Husbandry Development, Public Display, Scientific Research and Management, and Rescue and Rehabilitation for Sea Otter Conservation

• Introduction
• Part One: Small Numbers of Sea Otters in Captivity
• Part Two: Temporary Holding of Large Numbers of Wild Animals
• Discussion
• Acknowledgments
• References

Chapter 9. The Value of Rescuing, Treating, and Releasing Live-Stranded Sea Otters

• Introduction
• Sea Otter Strandings and Stranding Response
• Caseload Management and Ethical Challenges
• The Surrogacy Project
• Creating Value
• Conclusion
• References

Chapter 10. The Use of Quantitative Models in Sea Otter Conservation

• Introduction
• Models of Behavior
• Models of Population Dynamics
• Models of Community Dynamics
• Some Examples: Applied Conservation Models
• Conclusion
• References

Chapter 11. First Nations Perspectives on Sea Otter Conservation in British Columbia and Alaska: Insights into Coupled Human–Ocean Systems

• Introduction: Regime Shifts and Transformations along North America’s Northwest Coast
• Sea Otter Use in Ancient Times
• Ancient Governance and Management Protocols of Coastal Marine Resources and Sea Otters
• Balancing the Needs of People and Nature: First Nations Perspectives
• Navigating Towards Ecological and Social Resilience on the Northwest Coast
• Acknowledgments
• References

Chapter 12. Shellfish Fishery Conflicts and Perceptions of Sea Otters in California and Alaska

• California
• Conclusion
• Disclaimer
• Acknowledgments
• References

Chapter 13. Conservation in Practice

• Introduction
• Impact of the Commercial Fur Trade on Sea Otter Populations
• Laws and Treaties to Protect Sea Otters
• Reintroduction of Sea Otters
• Protecting Habitat
• Endangered Species Legislation
• Species Recovery Versus Ecological Community Recovery
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgments
• References

Chapter 14. Synopsis of the History of Sea Otter Conservation in the United States

• Introduction
• Protection and Security of Fur-Bearing Mammals in Alaskan Territorial Waters in the Nineteenth Century, Following the 1867 Treaty of Cession
• Protection of Sea Otters in International Waters
• Protective Laws and Protocols in the Individual States
• Development of Contemporary Protocols of Individual States benefiting the Conservation of Sea Otters
• Regional-Scale Non-Governmental Organizations with Foci on the Conservation of Sea Otters
• The IUCN Red List and Key Federal Legislation as Tools for Sea Otter Conservation
• Protection of Federally Managed Habitat Spaces and Waters Utilized by Sea Otters
• Discussion
• Acknowledgments
• References