5 0 obj Reliable information on sea otter population growth and range expansion is needed to enable communities to adapt as shellfish fisheries are impacted. A., and VanBlaricom, G. R. (1985). doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2656.2006.01117.x, Lapiedra, O., Schoener, T. W., Leal, M., Losos, J. If the kelp goes, so do most of the other species. 131, 526543. Sea otters have forepaws, which can rub, twist, and pull. If the trend on the graph continues, what do you predict will happen between years 30-40? In some cases, gear modifications are available that would reduce or exclude the potential for incidental take without appreciably affecting the catch of target species (Hatfield et al., 2011). 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Factors that regulate female densities are not well known, but small annual home ranges are suggestive of behavioral mechanisms. Indirect effects and prey behavior mediate interactions between an endangered prey and recovering predator. Census methods produce counts that are biased low, to varying degrees, but may be suitably precise for monitoring trends over time assuming detection is relatively constant. Hunting has been banned, and now poor water quality and lack of quality habitat are the main threat to sea otters. Sea otter density at large spatial scales is a mosaic of local densities that depend on many factors and vary over different time scales. The sea otter is the largest member of the weasel family. Science 360, 10171020. Click to download the free sample version, Sea otters are adorable and fascinating little, Average Lifespan in the Wild: 15 -20 years, Average Size: 3 ft 11 in 4 ft 11 in (1.2 1.5 m), Average Weight: 30 100 lb (14 45 kg ), Male sea otters are called boars, females are sows, and newborns are pups, Subspecies Three subspecies of the sea otter are recognized. Females move freely among these territories, but any female within a territory will be investigated for sexual receptivity. Mar. Sea otters are protected from intentional capture in Japan by the Law of Hunting Control of Sea Otters and Fur Seal where they occur in very low numbers (Hattori et al., 2005; Davis, pers. As sea otters reoccupy an area, populations of epibenthic prey such as sea urchins, crabs and abalone generally decline first followed by infaunal species such as large bivalves, depending on habitat (Kvitek and Oliver, 1992; Kvitek et al., 1993). Small numbers of lobsters (26), octopus (16), and abalone (5) also were identified. Clim. doi: 10.1126/science.185.4156.1058, Estes, J. In British Columbia and Southeast Alaska, conflicts did not begin to emerge for several more decades because sea otters were not reintroduced to these areas until the late 1960s and early 1970s (Bigg and MacAskie, 1978; Jameson et al., 1982; Nichol, 2015). doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0091235, Hatfield, B. A., Doak, D. F., and Springer, A. M. (2004). B., Staedler, M. M., and Bodkin, J. L. (2006). q"4\$j$\F,p1*'H`q $UU` FH'[TzVe6sQ=^)f}Ak The southern sea otter (Enhydra lutris nereis) population at San Nicolas Island, California, has been monitored annually since the translocation of 140 sea otters to the island was completed in 1990. The conservation of sea otters: a prelude, in Sea Otter Conservation, eds S. E. Larson, J. L. Bodkin, and G. R. VanBlaricom (London: Elsevier Academic Press), 117. Do trophic cascades affect the storage and flux of atmospheric carbon? KidsKonnect is a growing library of high-quality, printable worksheets for teachers and homeschoolers. 62, 26482658. Johnson, C. K., Tinker, M. T., Estes, J. To reduce the risk of a large oil spill contacting otters throughout all or much of the species range, the FWS, in the late 1980s, attempted to establish a separate population at San Nicolas Island through a translocation of otters from the parent range. In addition to their fishery-related impacts, sea otters may come into conflict with recovery efforts for other threatened or endangered species that are part of their natural prey base. What other animals might be considered keystone species? <> Immunol. Historic and contemporary status of sea otters in the North Pacific, in Sea Otter Conservation, eds S. E. Larson, J. L. Bodkin, and G. R. VanBlaricom (London: Elsevier), 4361. M.S. Specifically, we are developing and utilizing a variety of methodological and analytical tools to understand the causes of biological and ecological trends in sea otter populations, and to predict the ecological consequences of management practices on these populations and their ecosystems. Defining populations at smaller spatial scales could add flexibility to management options, which now center on balancing the interests of several user groups. J. LC and LN wrote Question 6. The sea otter population in Southeast Alaska has grown extensively since the translocation of just over 400 sea otters to 6 locations in the late 1960s. In addition, wolves (Canis lupus) are suspected to take live sea otters both on the Alaska Peninsula and near Glacier Bay in Alaska. It is plausible that the few surviving females may not have access to a male during their short estrus periods (i.e., allee effects) at these extremely low densities. Both perspectives recognize the important role sea otters play in structuring the shallow, littoral ecosystem, but the perspectives differ in time and space. The History and Status of Sea Otters in Alaska. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-7692.2003.tb01102.x, Estes, J. (2011). Since 1993, we have conducted aerial surveys of sea . Ecol. Fish and Wildlife Service (2013). This biologist uses microwave radiation to save endangered species, Chemists have unlocked the secrets of long-lasting Roman concrete, Native Amazonians make rich soils and ancient people may have too, Sea life may suffer as plastic bits alter metals in water, Heres how to increase clean energy without harming wildlife, The next astronauts to walk the moon will be more diverse than the last, A powerful laser can control the paths that lightning takes, Using Science News Explores in the Classroom. When prepared and cooked correctly, it makes a healthy, tasty stew. (2001). (2005a). Mar. (2013). 9, 168181. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). Translocations into historical habitat often showed rapid growth, enhanced genetic diversity and connectivity, and restoration of nearshore community structure and biodiversity. Cortez, M., Wolt, R., and Davis, R. W. (2016). Ecology 89, 27252735. '3 i]']&lExZ BX"!p+aL6IAnU/DaFLU7 0N$0b/ vqfSs[3fBaISS%;v]I~_?^t.8rjGJ>q8hO]%wGx5DMM-1L/uJ9ttRaw}Z 2Jb K[&x6k >E^[m$1fRcV6q)Y4IDnqpzwhPreoRlY~YoAG.3\0L\HU"!hm(ekpjm LcXT4q. Sea otter population trends worksheet Sea otter population trends worksheet Privacy Policy - Terms of Use - Interest-based Ads 2022 NGC-UK Partnership, All Rights Reserved Credits: 1 Recommended: I would consider this an easier course than the "core" science courses. Demographically and ecologically, sea otter populations operate at smaller spatial scales than currently recognized by management agencies (i.e., at the level of subspecies and stock designations that currently span 1,000s of km). Understanding the factors that regulate animal density may be one of the most challenging and expensive ecological questions. Purdue University, West Lafayette IN. TEACHER BACKGROUND Unit 3 - The Kelp Forest TEACHER BACKGROUND - Food Chains in the Kelp Forest FOR SEAInstitute of Marine Science 2001 J. /Type /ExtGState /Pages 3 0 R Loomis, J. Trends in southern sea otter abundance based on 3-year running averages of raw survey counts. Silver Spring, MD: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. doi: 10.1007/s10021-013-9715-7. Efforts to help communities reliant on commercial, recreational, or subsistence shellfish harvesting will require meaningful dialog to predict effects and find solutions. Obtaining this information, especially in more remote areas of the sea otters range, will not be easy and will require coordinated research over decades (see Question 3). Recovery of a top predator mediates negative eutrophic effects on seagrass. Why? A., Chan, F., Nielsen, K. J., Lorenzo, E. D., and Lubchenco, J. B., Staedler, M. M., et al. In addition to abundance, trends, distribution, and forage energy intake across seasons and years, these replicated surveys provide information on the precision of data achieved by quarterly survey effort. doi: 10.1016/j.jembe.2015.05.020, Costa, D. P., and Kooyman, G. L. (1984). A. doi: 10.1038/nclimate2763, Atwood, T. B., and Hammill, E. (2018). Lia Rudisill - 1 extracted Homeostasis Population Graphs CC.pdf - Name: Period: Kelp Population Trends Graph the data provided on the left to Lia Rudisill - 1 extracted Homeostasis Population Graphs CC.pdf School Watseka Comm High School Course Title HIST2340 2430 Uploaded By JudgeArmadillo241 Pages 5 Ratings 92% (12) Management applications include possible translocations around shark barriers in California to restart population expansion and among hotspots in the western Aleutian Islands to maintain gene flow and genetic health. doi: 10.1038/srep33912. When otters disappear, the urchin population explodes and quickly "deforests" the . 389, 8596. Pre-maritime fur trade management of sea otter abundance and coastal marine ecosystems suggests some form of population monitoring and management by indigenous peoples of North America to preserve shellfish resources (Simenstad et al., 1978; Salomon et al., 2015). doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-801402-8.00001-9, Larson, S. E., Ralls, K., and Ernest, H. (2015). These are ready-to-use Sea Otter worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about Sea Otters, which are born swimmers with long, sleek, streamlined bodies with webbed feet. Although the population decline slowed when nearshore nets were outlawed, growth still progressed slowly (Estes, 1990; Estes et al., 2003). As a result of the failure finding, there no longer is a legal obligation to try to prevent expansion of the parent populations range south of Point Conception. Ancient clam gardens increased shellfish production: adaptive strategies from the past can inform food security today. Mar. Our results suggest that the population now exceeds 25,000 sea otters and could eventually grow to 3 times that number, if the current patterns of range expansion and density-dependent growth . Sci. However, in the 1700s and. Recommendations for future research and management that will allow full, pre-exploitation recovery and restoration of nearshore ecosystems should focus on at least seven key challenges. In Alaska, some lawmakers in the state government have suggested that sea otters be culled to reduce pressure on certain commercially exploited invertebrates, but this would require a change in the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. Estimates of energy intake rates averaged 17.3 kilocalories per minute (95-percent confidence interval =15.619.0 kilocalories per minute) and suggest possible variations across years and seasons, but confidence intervals based on specific years of data were relatively wide. When the translocation program was established, it created a management zone from Point Conception to the Mexican border from which sea otters would be excluded. 2 0 obj While eliminating the predators of sea otters is not scientifically advisable or legally feasible, other management options exist. Infect. Fish and Wildlife Service, and contributes to our 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Reston, VA 20192, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, California Sea Otter Surveys and Research, Western Ecological Research Center (WERC). Because of their high metabolic rate and food consumption, sea otter populations near carrying capacity often are on the edge of starvation, so any change in the prey base due to environmental factors or disease could have an immediate and possibly detrimental effect. The Commission also consults periodically with the FWS and marine mammal facilities to resolve questions about the placement of non-releasable otters from this population. It also includes a comprehension tri-fold with comprehension questions for the story. Sea otter abundance has been stable in the Kenai Fjords National Park (KEFJ) in southcentral Alaska since at least 2002. doi: 10.1073/pnas.94.26.14530, Miller, M. A., Gardner, I. Washington's sea otter population was extirpatedby the early 1900s. For example, the 3-year average of total otters for 1998 is the average of the total counts for 1996, 1997, and 1998. Look for historical information that might make your narrative more interesting. Nat. They live in wet areas such as coastlines, oceans, and marshes of all continents except. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Sea otters and kelp forests in Alaska generality and variation in a community ecological paradigm. Protocol Narrative for Nearshore Marine Ecosystem Monitoring in the Gulf of Alaska: Version 1.1. Sea otters have a high metabolism. Kelp and rivers subsidize rocky intertidal communities in the Pacific Northwest (USA). Kreuder, C., Miller, M. A., Jessup, D. A., Lowenstine, L. J., Harris, M. D., Ames, J. Mar. Willems, E. P., and Hill, R. A. 50, 626637. Ph.D. thesis, University of Alaska, Fairbanks. PDF documents opened from your Natural Resource Report NPS/SWAN/NRR 2014/756. Course Hero member to access this document, Lia_Rudisill_-_1_extracted_Homeostasis_Population_Graphs_CC.pdf, Copy of Population Trends - Group Collaboration Form.pdf, 459F3086-450C-4285-BF3B-B97159FE769F.jpeg, B3D9BE94-7A76-4810-9325-F6E745985E3B.jpeg, Sam Barlow High School BIOLOGY Honors Bio, Sunrise Mountain High School PRE-AP BIOLOGY H 12259, South Pasadena Senior High SCIENCE 101 PG. Estimates of energy intake rates averaged 17.3 kilocalories per minute (95-percent confidence interval =15.619.0 kilocalories per minute) and suggest possible variations across years and seasons, but confidence intervals based on specific years of data were relatively wide. Bodkin, J. L. (2015). 35, 11551168. Soc. endobj doi: 10.3354/meps082103, Kvitek, R. G., Oliver, J. S., DeGange, A. R., and Anderson, B. S. (1992). 8:e2852. A., Daley, B. Jameson, R. J., Kenyon, K. W., Johnson, A. M., and Wight, H. M. (1982). We used precision estimates and conducted simulation analyses to assess the power of detecting 10-percent or greater decreases in population growth rates and how this power is likely to change with years of observation, survey effort, and the size of decrease. What would you do? Females with pups will occupy areas that provide important resources such as food and protection from wind and waves. A., Tinker, M. T., Doroff, A. M., and Burn, D. M. (2005). /Length 9 0 R RD organized and integrated this article and wrote the Introduction, Question 2, and the Conclusion and Recommendations. However, not all unoccupied habitats are equivalent in terms of available resources such as food and shelter, and these differences can result in geographic barriers, discontinuous distributions, and variable population densities. Under their forearms are baggy pockets used to store food and sometimes stones which they use as tools. In contrast, white shark predation has had population-level effects within the southern sea otters range (Tinker et al., 2016). The conservation and management of sea otters has benefited from a dedicated research effort over the past 60 years enabling this species to recover from a few thousand in the early 20th century to about 150,000 today. Students should have prior knowledge of food chains, food webs, and keystone species to successfully complete the activity.As students read the news article, they identify predator-prey relationships within the ecosystem and analyze population trends as well as the root cause of the ecosystem collapse. That is, compared to the complex coastline of many areas in Alaska and Canada where remnant or translocated populations could expand in many directions simultaneously (allowing higher population growth rates; Bodkin et al., 1999), the California population could expand only in two directions (north and south). Appl. Where would you go? Sci. Estes, J. Can. What kinds of other animals share the sea otters habitat? After protection in 1911, these remnant populations expanded across open water up to 50 km to reoccupy neighboring islands (Lensink, 1960). Teacher Resources. This sample is exclusively for KidsKonnect members!To download this worksheet, click the button below to signup for free (it only takes a minute) and you'll be brought right back to this page to start the download! Predator-driven natural selection on risk-taking behavior in anole lizards. Manage. A Review of California Entangling Net Fisheries, 1981-1986. Zool. A. Calif. Sea otter mortality in fish and shellfish traps: estimating potential impacts and exploring possible solutions. Coinciding with recent population growth, the sea otter distribution, which previously tended to concentrate on the west side, appears to have shifted toward an expansion of use in the north and especially greater seasonal use in the north and south during winter and spring. Trends in population index reported by USGS for southern sea otters in California. %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz Explore recent publications by USGS authors, Browse all of Pubs Warehouse by publication type and year, Descriptions of US Geological Survey Report Series, Southern (California) sea otter population status and trends at San Nicolas Island, 20172020, Appendix 1. 24, 115. Sea Otter Worksheets This is a fantastic bundle that includes everything you need to know about sea otters across 25 in-depth pages. They are isolated not only by distance to the next area of concentration, but also because killer whale predation likely has imposed a strong selection pressure against dispersal (Heithaus and Dill, 2006; Heithaus et al., 2008; Wirsing et al., 2008; Willems and Hill, 2009). Sign Up. (1986). J. Wildl. Sci. (1995). Evaluating potential conservation conflicts between two listed species: sea otters and black abalone. The goal of this research program is to understand the factors affecting the growth and dynamics of sea otter populations in the western US coastal waters, including listed populations in California and southwestern Alaska. Several abalone species are listed under endangered species legislation in Canada and in the United States,1 and other species may join the ranks depending on how well fisheries are managed. The importance of marine predators in the provisioning of ecosystem services by coastal plant communities. Draft Periodic Status Review for the Sea Otter in Washington. To understand the complex interaction of factors that influence sea otter density, tracking individual animals and conducting regular censuses at appropriate spatial scales is needed. An increased emphasis should be placed on quantifying the beneficial socioeconomic effects of sea otters (e.g., ecotourism) and sea otter-induced trophic cascades in kelp and seagrass habitats (e.g., benefits to finfish fisheries resulting from increases in finfish populations, increases in atmospheric carbon sequestration, and reduced shoreline erosion). Herrick, Jr, and Hanan, D. (1988). 18. J. Mamm. 21, 169172. The risk of eagle predation appears to have had behavioral effects on female sea otters, which tend to forage at night and employ other behaviors indicative of heightened vigilance when accompanied by newborn pups (Gelatt, 1996; Cortez et al., 2016). These worksheets have been specifically designed for use with any international curriculum. Boat-based Population Surveys of Sea Otters (Enhyda lutris) in Prince William Sound, Alaska, following the &on Vddez Oil Spill Marine Mammal Study 6-6 Final Report -: Marine Mammal Study 6 ("6), titled Assessment of the Magnitude, Extent and Duration of Oil Spill Impacts on Sea Otter Popkztiom in Alaska, was initiated in 1989 as part of the Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA). 32 percent of recovered carcasses were of adult and subadult femalespotential mothersan increase from pre-2008 figures of 27 percent. This download is exclusively for KidsKonnect Premium members!To download this worksheet, click the button below to signup (it only takes a minute) and you'll be brought right back to this page to start the download! Download the latest version of Adobe Reader, free of charge. The overall sea otter population size of the Southwest Alaska stock has declined by more than 50% since the mid-1980s. Sea otters now are established (with significant gaps) from northern Japan to southern California. doi: 10.2307/2937159. Figure 1. /BitsPerComponent 8 Dean, T. A., Bodkin, J. L., and Coletti, H. A. A. 1982, 1986; Bodkin et al. To find out more, see our cookie policy. Geoduck clam (Panopea abrupta) demographics and mortality rates in the presence of sea otters (Enhydra lutris) and commercial harvesting. Fort Collins, CO: National Park Service. In addition to abundance, trends, distribution, and forage energy intake across seasons and years, these replicated surveys provide information on the precision of data achieved by quarterly survey effort. Today, southern sea otters occupy approximately 13% of their historic range; their current distribution extends along the central California coast from Monterey Bay to Point Conception. ), and female California sea otters weigh on average 20 kg (44 lbs.) Previous samples were collected from widely dispersed locations and shared among studies, and they suggested that sampling on a microgeographic scale should be considered in future genetic analysis. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-7692.2001.tb01009.x, Groesbeck, A. S., Rowell, K., Lepofsky, D., and Salomon, A. K. (2014). According to the 2021 stock assessment report, the observed decline reflects lower numbers of otters in the northern and southern portion of the mainland range, offset somewhat by continued growth of the central portion of the mainland range and the translocated population at San Nicolas Island. Annually, we estimated abundance for all species within four regions spread across 1,000 km in the Gulf of Alaska. doi: 10.1890/08-2086.1, Menge, B. 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